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Decent

Yes, decent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does decent mean?

adjective

  1. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous from a decent family
  2. according with custom or propriety her becoming modesty
  3. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd

adverb

  1. in the right manner please do your job properly!

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for decent

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of decent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DECENT.

Words you can make from decent

Unscramble DECENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is decent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Decent 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 decent worth in Scrabble?

Decent is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does decent mean?

Decent means: socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous.