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Is DISPUTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISPUTE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a disagreement or argument about something important”.
Quick answer
Is DISPUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DISPUTE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 10 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
DISPUTE meaning and definition
DISPUTE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
DISPUTE as a noun
- A disagreement or argument about something important.
- Coming into conflict with.
DISPUTE as a verb
- Take exception to.
- Have a disagreement over something.
DISPUTE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
DISPUTE scores 10 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2 | 2 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 12 |
DISPUTE on premium squares
On a double word square DISPUTE scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. Putting P 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. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of DISPUTE
No other word uses exactly the letters in DISPUTE.
Unscramble DISPUTE: 160 words from its letters
The letters D, I, S, P, U, T, E make 160 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- set3
- side5
- tie3
- use3
- upset7
- step6
- die4
- up4
- suit4
- tip5
- dip6
- dust5
- due4
- pet5
- pit5
- put5
- spit6
- tide5
- diet5
- stud5
- spud7
- stupid9
- sit3
- site4
- spite7
- suite5
- used5
- sept6
- setup7
- sip5
- suited7
- tied5
- dupe7
- edit5
- pie5
- psi5
- sue3
- tepid8
- deist6
- duet5
- id3
- pest6
- pi4
- piste7
- pus5
- si2
- spue6
- sup5
- te2
- ti2
- ut2
- ute3
- us2
- de3
- dis4
- dit4
- ed3
- eds4
- es2
- est3
- etui4
- ides5
- it2
- pe4
- pes5
- pied7
- pseud8
- pst5
- pud6
- stipe7
- stupe7
- suet4
- ted4
- tup5
- upside9
- dei4
- desi5
- deus5
- di3
- dies5
- diets6
- dips7
- dipt7
- dite5
- dites6
- dits5
- dues5
- duets6
- dui4
- duit5
- duits6
- dup6
- dupes8
- dups7
- duties7
- edits6
- et2
- etuis5
- ide4
- ids4
- is2
- its3
- ped6
- peds7
- pets6
- pies6
- piet6
- piets7
- pis5
- pise6
- pits6
- piu5
- ptui6
- puds7
- putid8
- puts6
- sed4
- sei3
- sipe6
- siped8
Words like DISPUTE
One-letter changes to DISPUTE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to DISPUTE
- disputed12
- disputer11
- disputes11
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DISPUTE word facts
DISPUTE is a 7-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (I, U and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with D and ends with E. By corpus frequency, DISPUTE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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DISPUTE Scrabble word FAQ
Is DISPUTE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DISPUTE is a valid 7-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 DISPUTE mean?
DISPUTE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a disagreement or argument about something important”.
How many points is DISPUTE worth in Scrabble?
DISPUTE is worth 10 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + P (3) + U (1) + T (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.
How many points is DISPUTE in Words With Friends?
DISPUTE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does DISPUTE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DISPUTE, but 160 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in DISPUTE?
You can make 160 shorter words from the letters in DISPUTE, including SET, SIDE, TIE and USE.
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