d-i-s-p-u-t-e
DISPUTE means a disagreement or argument, especially an official one between groups or countries. In word games, it's a strategic 7-letter word perfect for earning the 50-point bingo bonus.
10
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
A DISPUTE is a disagreement or argument between people, groups, or nations. From neighborhood quarrels to international conflicts, disputes arise when interests clash. They can stem from poverty and resource scarcity, ideological differences, or simple misunderstandings. Whether resolved through negotiation, mediation, or courts, disputes shape human interaction.
In word games, DISPUTE delivers 10 base points. Using all 7 tiles earns you the coveted 50-point bingo bonus, making your total score 60 points before any multipliers! The D (2 points) and P (3 points) provide solid value, while common letters make it playable.
Strategic tip: DISPUTE can be built from DISPUT- or -PUTE endings. The word has several anagrams including STUPIDER (though less commonly used). Look for opportunities to add -D to DISPUTE for DISPUTED (8 letters). The -UTE ending is particularly valuable for parallel plays.
DISPUTE comes from Latin "disputare," meaning "to weigh, examine, discuss, argue." It combines "dis-" (apart) + "putare" (to reckon, think), literally "to think apart" or "to consider from different angles." First recorded in English around 1300, it originally meant "to argue, debate" before expanding to include the noun form for the disagreement itself.
•DISPUTE has anagrams like SIRUPED - multiple 7-letter bingo options with the same tiles!
•Legal and conflict words like DISPUTE pack surprising scoring potential
•The -UTE ending in DISPUTE appears in many high-scoring words (MINUTE, TRIBUTE, EXECUTE)
"DISPUTE for a bingo! 60 points plus 50 - that's how you settle a scoring argument!"
"Legal words like DISPUTE are goldmines - everyone knows them but forgets they're playable!"
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32 pts
PUZZLED
28 pts
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28 pts
JUKEBOX
27 pts
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24 pts
COMPLEX
20 pts
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19 pts
EXAMPLE
18 pts