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DEBUNKS

/dɪˈbʌŋks/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
B 3/4
U 1/2
N 1/2
K 5/5
S 1/1

Definition of DEBUNKS

verb

To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.

"The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on National Public Radio in November 1999."

Examples of DEBUNKS in a Sentence

  • "The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on National Public Radio in November 1999."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DEBUNKS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEBUNKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEBUNKS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for DEBUNKS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter debunks Total
Scrabble 2131151 14
WWF 2142251 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEBUNKS

100 words from the letters in DEBUNKS

How to Use DEBUNKS in Word Games

DEBUNKS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEBUNKS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEBUNKS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEBUNKS

What does DEBUNKS mean?
DEBUNKS is a verb. To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.
Is DEBUNKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEBUNKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEBUNKS worth in Scrabble?
DEBUNKS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEBUNKS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEBUNKS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.