What does DESERVE mean?

Pronunciation
/dɪˈzɜrv/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. be worthy or deserving“You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

deserves12

Anagrams of DESERVE

severed11

Words inside DESERVE

54 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

reeves9served10severe9 versed10reeds6serve8 sever8verse8 deer5 ever7 reds5reed5 rees4seed5 dee4dev7ere3ers3eve6 red4 res3rev6 see3 ser3vee6de3ed3er2es2re2

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Questions

Is DESERVE a valid word in word games?

DESERVE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DESERVE worth?

DESERVE is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DESERVE?

54 other words, including SEE, EVER, RED and DE.