What does DISASTER mean?

Pronunciation
/dɪˈzæstər/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
9
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune“lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system”
  2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune“the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity”
  3. an act that has disastrous consequences

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

disasters10

Anagrams of DISASTER

diasters9disrates9

Words inside DISASTER

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

sister6 trade6 tried6 date5 east4 idea5 rate4 read5 rest4 said5 side5 site4 star4 air3 are3 art3 die4 eat3 its3red4 sea3 set3 sir3 sit3 as2 at2 de3is2it2re2

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Questions

Is DISASTER a valid word in word games?

DISASTER 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 DISASTER worth?

DISASTER is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DISASTER?

305 other words, including IS, IT, AS and ARE.