DISCRETE is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. DISCRETE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DISCRETE?
| 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: 42 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DISCRETE is to know. It scores 11 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.9% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DISCRETE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
discreterChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF.
How DISCRETE scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in DISCRETE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| e | 2 | 12 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so DISCRETE has to be built on the board across turns.
What stands out about DISCRETE
- The same 8 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 DISCRETE mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Separate and clearly distinct from other things.
Scientists speak of discrete units, such as single particles, as opposed to a smooth continuous flow. The spelling is easily confused with discreet, which is about tact.
How DISCRETE is used
Used in science, mathematics and general writing about separate parts.
- The data fell into discrete categories.
- Each discrete step was tested alone.
- The company has three discrete divisions.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DISCRETE and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of DISCRETE
The 8 tiles of DISCRETE in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with DISCRETE
5 longer words begin with DISCRETE.
Shorter words from the letters in DISCRETE
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Common questions about DISCRETE
- Is DISCRETE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DISCRETE, where it scores 12 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DISCRETE worth?
- DISCRETE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DISCRETE mean?
- Separate and clearly distinct from other things.
- What letters can be added to DISCRETE?
- DISCRETE takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of DISCRETE:
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