Decay
Yes, decay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does decay mean?
noun
- the process of gradually becoming inferior
- a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
- the organic phenomenon of rotting
verb
- lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
- fall into decay or ruin
The unoccupied house started to decay
- undergo decay or decomposition
The body started to decay and needed to be cremated
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for decay
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of decay
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DECAY.
Words you can make from decay
Frequently asked questions
Is decay a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Decay is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is decay worth in Scrabble?
Decay is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does decay mean?
Decay means: the process of gradually becoming inferior.
Could decay be a Wordle answer?
Decay is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.