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DEGRADING

/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
G 2/3
R 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DEGRADING

verb

To lower in value or social position.

"Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."

verb

To reduce in quality or purity.

"The DNA sample has degraded."

verb

To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

noun

An act or process of degradation.

adjective

That degrades

"Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience."

Examples of DEGRADING in a Sentence

  • "Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
  • "The DNA sample has degraded."
  • "Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is DEGRADING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for DEGRADING

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

Letter degrading Total
Scrabble 212112112 13
WWF 213112123 16

Anagrams of DEGRADING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEGRADING

100 words from the letters in DEGRADING

How to Use DEGRADING in Word Games

DEGRADING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DEGRADING

What does DEGRADING mean?
DEGRADING is a verb. To lower in value or social position.
Is DEGRADING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEGRADING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEGRADING worth in Scrabble?
DEGRADING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEGRADING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEGRADING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DEGRADING?
The anagrams of DEGRADING (words using the exact same letters) are: NIGGARDED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.