DELOUSES
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DELOUSES
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 DELOUSES 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 DELOUSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DELOUSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DELOUSES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DELOUSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | l | o | u | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELOUSES
100 words from the letters in DELOUSES
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How to Use DELOUSES in Word Games
DELOUSES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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