DECAYS is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. DECAYS is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DECAYS?
| 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: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DECAYS is to know. It scores 12 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 5.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DECAYS
No single letter turns DECAYS into another word.
How DECAYS scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in DECAYS, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 172,461.
What does DECAYS mean in Scrabble?
DECAYS is a form of DECAY (its plural or a verb form).
DECAY(verb) — To rot, decompose, or gradually deteriorate in quality, strength, or condition over time.
Shorter words from the letters in DECAYS
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Common questions about DECAYS
- Is DECAYS valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DECAYS, where it scores 12 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DECAYS worth?
- DECAYS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to DECAYS?
- No single letter can be added to DECAYS to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of DECAYS:
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