DECLINES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DECLINES
Downward movement, fall.
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
A weakening.
To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
"The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001."
To become weaker or worse.
"My health declined in winter."
To bend downward; to bring down; to depress; to cause to bend, or fall.
Examples of DECLINES in a Sentence
- "The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001."
- "My health declined in winter."
Word Details
Is DECLINES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DECLINES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DECLINES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DECLINES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | c | l | i | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Anagrams of DECLINES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECLINES
100 words from the letters in DECLINES
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How to Use DECLINES in Word Games
DECLINES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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