Is DIVEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIVEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DIVEST mean?
- verb
take away possessions from someone
“The Nazis stripped the Jews of all their assets”
- verb
deprive of status or authority
“he was divested of his rights and his title”
- verb
reduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment)
“The company decided to divest”
- verb
remove (someone's or one's own) clothes
“The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (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 DIVEST
Single letters that turn DIVEST 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
Words you can make from DIVEST
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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