DESPERADO
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ//
noun
- (colloquial) A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc."The shortstops and desperados were not permitted to play in this marker crap game."
- (colloquial) A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship.
- (chess) A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DESPERADO'?
The word DESPERADO is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
S1
P3
E1
R1
A1
D2
O1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DESPERADO'?
The word DESPERADO is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
S1
P4
E1
R1
A1
D2
O1
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.