DELOUSE
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DELOUSE
To remove lice from.
"A veterinarian could delouse your dog."
To apply insecticides or insect repellents to, in order to be sure that no lice or other parasites are present.
"During the Korean Conflict, American soldiers were deloused with DDT upon entering basic training."
To remove malicious software, such as viruses, trojans, spyware, or worms, from.
"A deloused computer may still be considered no longer trustworthy."
Examples of DELOUSE in a Sentence
- "A veterinarian could delouse your dog."
- "During the Korean Conflict, American soldiers were deloused with DDT upon entering basic training."
- "A deloused computer may still be considered no longer trustworthy."
Word Details
Is DELOUSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DELOUSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DELOUSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for DELOUSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | l | o | u | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELOUSE
100 words from the letters in DELOUSE
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How to Use DELOUSE in Word Games
DELOUSE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DELOUSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DELOUSE to find 100 additional valid words.