DEBT is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. DEBT is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DEBT?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 33 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DEBT is to know. It scores 7 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DEBT
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
debtsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DEBT scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in DEBT, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| b | 1 | 2 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 6,808.
What does DEBT mean in Scrabble?
noun
A sum of money or other obligation that one person or entity owes to another.
A debt arises whenever someone borrows money, goods, or services and agrees to repay them later. Governments, companies, and individuals can all carry debt, and failing to repay it on time can bring serious financial or legal consequences.
How DEBT is used
Commonly used in phrases like "in debt", "national debt", and "pay off a debt".
- The couple worked hard to pay off their debt within five years.
- National debt in many countries has grown steadily over the decades.
- She felt a deep debt of gratitude toward her mentor.
- The company restructured its debts after months of negotiation.
- He never wanted to owe anyone a debt, financial or otherwise.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DEBT and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with DEBT
7 longer words begin with DEBT.
Words with DEBT inside
8 words contain DEBT in the middle. Words that start with DEBT are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in DEBT
Common questions about DEBT
- Is DEBT valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DEBT, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DEBT worth?
- DEBT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DEBT mean?
- A sum of money or other obligation that one person or entity owes to another.
- What letters can be added to DEBT?
- DEBT takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of DEBT:
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