DECAGON is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. DECAGON is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DECAGON?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 53 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DECAGON is to know. It scores 11 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DECAGON
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
decagonsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DECAGON scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in DECAGON, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| g | 1 | 3 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 128,662.
What does DECAGON mean in Scrabble?
noun
A flat shape with ten straight sides and ten angles.
A regular decagon has all sides and angles equal, and each inner angle measures 144 degrees. Geometry classes use it as an example of a polygon beyond the hexagon. Its name joins the Greek words for ten and angle.
How DECAGON is used
Used in geometry and design.
- The tiles formed a decagon around the fountain.
- Draw a decagon with a ruler and compass.
- The coin was cut in the shape of a decagon.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DECAGON and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of DECAGON
The 7 tiles of DECAGON in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with DECAGON
3 longer words begin with DECAGON.
Shorter words from the letters in DECAGON
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Common questions about DECAGON
- Is DECAGON valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DECAGON, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DECAGON worth?
- DECAGON is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DECAGON mean?
- A flat shape with ten straight sides and ten angles.
- What letters can be added to DECAGON?
- DECAGON takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of DECAGON:
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