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Is DEMERIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEMERIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEMERIT mean?

  1. noun

    a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

    “ten demerits and he loses his privileges”

  2. noun

    the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

    “they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + M (3) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + T (1) = 10 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DEMERIT

Single letters that turn DEMERIT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DEMERIT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEMERIT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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