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Decimate

Yes, decimate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does decimate mean?

verb

  1. kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
  2. kill in large numbers the plague wiped out an entire population

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for decimate

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of decimate

Words you can make from decimate

Unscramble DECIMATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is decimate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Decimate 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 decimate worth in Scrabble?

Decimate is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does decimate mean?

Decimate means: kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies.