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Word: DECADES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 C 3 A 1 D 2 E 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /deหˆkรฆdes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DECADES

noun
  1. A group, set, or series of ten , particularly:

    "a decade of soldiers"

  2. A set of resistors, capacitors, etc. connected so as to provide even increments between one and ten times a base electrical resistance.
  3. The interval between any two quantities having a ratio of 10 to 1.

    "There are decades between 1.8 and 18, between 25 and 250 and between 0.03 and 0.003."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "decades" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "decades" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DECADES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DECADES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DECADES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DECADES is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in DECADES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DECADES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DECADES:

  • # the decades effect
  • # master of decades
  • # playing with decades
  • # in terms of decades

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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