demerit

/di'mɛrɪt/ noun
7 letters3 syllables10 points in Scrabble®11 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1

The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection.

“they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel”

2

A mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces.

“ten demerits and he loses his privileges”

WORD FORMS
Starts withD
Ends withT
GAME SCORES
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Double word20 points
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Starts & ends withD … T
Syllablesde · mer · it
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