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DECIDES

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
Unscramble DECIDES Find Scrabble words

Definition of DECIDES

verb

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

verb

To make a judgment, especially after deliberation

"I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work."

verb

To cause someone to come to a decision

Synonyms of DECIDES

Words with similar meaning

choose determine make up one's mind pick

Examples of DECIDES in a Sentence

  • "Her last-minute goal decided the game."
  • "I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DECIDES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DECIDES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DECIDES

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

Letter decides Total
Scrabble 2131211 11
WWF 2141211 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECIDES

54 words from the letters in DECIDES

6-letter words

decide 10/11 USUKWWF deiced 10/11 USUKWWF disced 10/11 USUKWWF deices 9/10 USUKWWF eddies 8/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ceded 9/10 USUKWWF diced 9/10 USUKWWF deice 8/9 USUKWWF cedes 8/9 USUKWWF cedis 8/9 USUKWWF dices 8/9 USUKWWF deeds 7/7 USUKWWF sided 7/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

cede 7/8 USUKWWF cedi 7/8 USUKWWF dice 7/8 USUKWWF iced 7/8 USUKWWF disc 7/8 USUKWWF deed 6/6 USUKWWF deid 6/6 UK died 6/6 USUKWWF cees 6/7 USUKWWF ices 6/7 USUKWWF sice 6/7 USUKWWF eide 5/5 USUKWWF dees 5/5 USUKWWF seed 5/5 USUKWWF dies 5/5 USUKWWF ides 5/5 USUKWWF side 5/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cee 5/6 USUKWWF did 5/5 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF esc 5/6 UK sec 5/6 USWWF cis 5/6 USUKWWF sic 5/6 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK sed 4/4 UK dis 4/4 USUKWWF ids 4/4 USUKWWF see 3/3 USUKWWF sei 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

cs 4/5 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF ds 3/3 UK es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use DECIDES in Word Games

DECIDES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DECIDES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DECIDES to find 54 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DECIDES

What does DECIDES mean?
DECIDES is a verb. To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
Is DECIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DECIDES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DECIDES worth in Scrabble?
DECIDES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DECIDES?
You can make 54 words from the letters in DECIDES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DECIDES?
Synonyms of DECIDES include: choose, determine, make up one's mind, pick. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.