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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

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
n/a
Letters
9

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

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Words you can make from DESCANTER

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