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DEHISCE

/dɪˈhɪs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
H 4/3
I 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of DEHISCE

verb

To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.

"Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."

verb

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
13
points

Is DEHISCE a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 dehisce Total
Scrabble 2141131 13
WWF 2131141 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEHISCE

88 words from the letters in DEHISCE

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEHISCE

What does DEHISCE mean?
DEHISCE is a verb. To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
Is DEHISCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEHISCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEHISCE worth in Scrabble?
DEHISCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEHISCE?
You can make 88 words from the letters in DEHISCE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.