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DEHISCES

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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

Definition of DEHISCES

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 DEHISCES 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
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
14
points

Is DEHISCES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: DEHISCES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEHISCES

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

Letter dehisces Total
Scrabble 21411311 14
WWF 21311411 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEHISCES

100 words from the letters in DEHISCES

How to Use DEHISCES in Word Games

DEHISCES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DEHISCES

What does DEHISCES mean?
DEHISCES is a verb. To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
Is DEHISCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEHISCES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEHISCES worth in Scrabble?
DEHISCES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEHISCES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEHISCES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.