DEHISCE
/dɪˈhɪs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DEHISCE
To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
"Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."
To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.
"A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open."
Examples of DEHISCE in a Sentence
- "Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."
- "A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open."
Word Details
Is DEHISCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEHISCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEHISCE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for DEHISCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | h | i | s | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEHISCE
88 words from the letters in DEHISCE
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How to Use DEHISCE in Word Games
DEHISCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEHISCE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEHISCE to find 88 additional valid words.