DEGRADES
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEGRADES
To lower in value or social position.
"Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
To reduce in quality or purity.
"The DNA sample has degraded."
To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
Examples of DEGRADES in a Sentence
- "Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
- "The DNA sample has degraded."
Word Details
Is DEGRADES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEGRADES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEGRADES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEGRADES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | g | r | a | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEGRADES
100 words from the letters in DEGRADES
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How to Use DEGRADES in Word Games
DEGRADES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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