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DECURRENT

/dɪˈkʊɹənt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of DECURRENT

adjective

Pertaining to plant parts that extend downward, most often applied to leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem.

adjective

Pertaining to lamellae (the gills of a mushroom) that are broadly attached and extend down the stipe of the mushroom.

"In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is decurrent."

adjective

Running or extending downwards.

Examples of DECURRENT in a Sentence

  • "In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is decurrent."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is DECURRENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: DECURRENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DECURRENT

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

Letter decurrent Total
Scrabble 213111111 12
WWF 214211121 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECURRENT

100 words from the letters in DECURRENT

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How to Use DECURRENT in Word Games

DECURRENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DECURRENT

What does DECURRENT mean?
DECURRENT is a adjective. Pertaining to plant parts that extend downward, most often applied to leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem.
Is DECURRENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DECURRENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DECURRENT worth in Scrabble?
DECURRENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DECURRENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DECURRENT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.