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Is DESPOTISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESPOTISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESPOTISM mean?

  1. noun

    dominance through threat of punishment and violence

  2. noun

    a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + P (3) + O (1) + T (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 14 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 DESPOTISM

Single letters that turn DESPOTISM 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

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