DEMO is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. DEMO 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 DEMO?
| 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: 44 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DEMO is to know. It scores 7 from 4 tiles, takes 4 hooks, and its letters make up 6.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DEMO
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DEMO scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in DEMO, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 5,106.
What stands out about DEMO
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does DEMO mean in Scrabble?
noun
informal
A short demonstration of a product, skill, or piece of software, or a recording made to showcase music.
A software company might release a demo so potential buyers can try a limited version before purchasing. Musicians likewise record a demo to present a new song to producers or fans ahead of a full studio release.
How DEMO is used
An informal shortening of "demonstration", common in technology and music industries.
- The startup gave a live demo of its new app at the conference.
- She recorded a rough demo of the song on her phone.
- Visitors could try several demos at the trade show.
- The band recorded several demoed tracks before signing a contract.
- He is demoing the software for investors this afternoon.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DEMO and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of DEMO
The 4 tiles of DEMO in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with DEMO
Showing 24 of 216 words that begin with DEMO.
Words with DEMO inside
Showing 24 of 40 words that contain DEMO somewhere in the middle. Words that start with DEMO are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in DEMO
Common questions about DEMO
- Is DEMO valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DEMO, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DEMO worth?
- DEMO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DEMO mean?
- A short demonstration of a product, skill, or piece of software, or a recording made to showcase music.
- What letters can be added to DEMO?
- DEMO takes 4 hooks: 0 in front and 4 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of DEMO:
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