DEHISCES
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEHISCES
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 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
Is DEHISCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEHISCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | h | i | s | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEHISCES
100 words from the letters in DEHISCES
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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.
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