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Is DISPATCH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DISPATCH is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “send away towards a designated goal”.

Quick answer

Is DISPATCH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DISPATCH is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
8
Scrabble
16 pts
Words With Friends
17 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

DISPATCH meaning and definition

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

DISPATCH as a verb

  1. Send away towards a designated goal.
  2. Complete or carry out.

DISPATCH as a noun

  1. An official report (usually sent in haste).
  2. The act of sending off something.

DISPATCH Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DISPATCH scores 16 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
I11
S11
P34
A11
T11
C34
H43
Total1617

DISPATCH on premium squares

On a double word square DISPATCH scores 32 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 48. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.

Anagrams of DISPATCH

No other word uses exactly the letters in DISPATCH.

Shorter words hiding in DISPATCH

The letters D, I, S, P, A, T, C, H make 259 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DISPATCH: all 259 words.

Words like DISPATCH

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

Change one letter in DISPATCH

  • despatch16
  • mispatch17

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DISPATCH word facts

DISPATCH is an 8-letter word with 8 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and A) and 6 consonants. It starts with D and ends with H. By corpus frequency, DISPATCH is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, I, S, P, A, T, C, H on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 8 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DISPATCH Scrabble word FAQ

Is DISPATCH a Scrabble word?

Yes. DISPATCH is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DISPATCH mean?

DISPATCH is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “send away towards a designated goal”.

How many points is DISPATCH worth in Scrabble?

DISPATCH is worth 16 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + C (3) + H (4). On a double word square it scores 32, and on a triple word square 48.

How many points is DISPATCH in Words With Friends?

DISPATCH is worth 17 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does DISPATCH have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DISPATCH, but 259 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in DISPATCH?

You can make 259 shorter words from the letters in DISPATCH, including HIT, ACT, PITCH and CAST.

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