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Is DESQUAMATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESQUAMATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESQUAMATE mean?

  1. verb

    peel off in scales

    “dry skin desquamates”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 22 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 DESQUAMATE

Single letters that turn DESQUAMATE 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.

Words you can make from DESQUAMATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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