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Is DEMAND a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEMAND is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “request urgently and forcefully”.

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Is DEMAND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DEMAND is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: DAMNED, MADDEN.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
10 pts
Words With Friends
12 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

DEMAND meaning and definition

DEMAND has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

DEMAND as a verb

  1. Request urgently and forcefully.
  2. Require as useful, just, or proper.

DEMAND as a noun

  1. An urgent or peremptory request.
  2. The ability and desire to purchase goods and services.

DEMAND Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DEMAND scores 10 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
E11
M34
A11
N12
D22
Total1012

DEMAND on premium squares

On a double word square DEMAND scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of DEMAND

2 words use exactly the same 6 letters as DEMAND. See all anagrams of DEMAND.

Shorter words hiding in DEMAND

The letters D, E, M, A, N, D make 53 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DEMAND: all 53 words.

Words like DEMAND

One-letter changes to DEMAND, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DEMAND

  • remand9
  • demans9
  • desand8

Add one letter to DEMAND

  • demands11

Remove one letter from DEMAND

  • deman8

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DEMAND word facts

DEMAND is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E and A) and 4 consonants, with D repeated. It starts with D and ends with D. By corpus frequency, DEMAND is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, E, M, A, N, D on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DEMAND Scrabble word FAQ

Is DEMAND a Scrabble word?

Yes. DEMAND is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DEMAND mean?

DEMAND is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “request urgently and forcefully”.

How many points is DEMAND worth in Scrabble?

DEMAND is worth 10 points in Scrabble: D (2) + E (1) + M (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.

How many points is DEMAND in Words With Friends?

DEMAND is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of DEMAND?

DEMAND has 2 anagrams: DAMNED, MADDEN. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in DEMAND?

You can make 53 shorter words from the letters in DEMAND, including END, NAME, MEAN and DEAD.

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