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Is DESCANTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESCANTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESCANTER mean?

Descanter is a form of DESCANT.

  1. noun

    a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

  2. verb

    sing in descant

  3. verb

    sing by changing register; sing by yodeling

    “The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains”

  4. verb

    talk at great length about something of one's interest

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 DESCANTER

Single letters that turn DESCANTER 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 DESCANTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DESCANTER

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