Word: DEVASTATES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DEVASTATES
- To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.
- To destroy a whole collection of related ideas, beliefs, and strongly held opinions.
- To break beyond recovery or repair so that the only options are abandonment or the clearing away of useless remains (if any) and starting over.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "devastates" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "devastates" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVASTATES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVASTATES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVASTATES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVASTATES:
- # the devastates effect
- # master of devastates
- # playing with devastates
- # in terms of devastates
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