DECIMATING
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of DECIMATING
To kill one-tenth of a group, (specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.
To destroy or remove one-tenth of anything.
To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
Word Details
Is DECIMATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DECIMATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DECIMATING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DECIMATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | c | i | m | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECIMATING
100 words from the letters in DECIMATING
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How to Use DECIMATING in Word Games
DECIMATING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DECIMATING to find 100 additional valid words.