Word: DEVOTE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEVOTE
- To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter
"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."
- To consign over; to doom
"The city was devoted to the flames."
- To execrate; to curse
- Devoted; addicted; devout
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "devote" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "devote" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVOTE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVOTE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVOTE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVOTE:
- # the devote effect
- # master of devote
- # playing with devote
- # in terms of devote
Hook Words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with D
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