DEGENERATES
11 letters · 5 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DEGENERATES
One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral person.
"In the cult of degenerates, acts of decency, kindness and modesty could be seen as acts of apostasy."
To lose good or desirable qualities.
"His condition continued to degenerate even after admission to hospital."
To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.
Examples of DEGENERATES in a Sentence
- "In the cult of degenerates, acts of decency, kindness and modesty could be seen as acts of apostasy."
- "His condition continued to degenerate even after admission to hospital."
Word Details
Is DEGENERATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEGENERATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEGENERATES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEGENERATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | g | e | n | e | r | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEGENERATES
100 words from the letters in DEGENERATES
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How to Use DEGENERATES in Word Games
DEGENERATES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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