DENS
/dɛnz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DENS
A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
"Daniel was put into the lions’ den."
A squalid or wretched place; a haunt.
"a den of vice"
A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.
To ensconce or hide oneself in (or as in) a den.
The strong odontoid process of the axis.
Examples of DENS in a Sentence
- "Daniel was put into the lions’ den."
- "a den of vice"
Word Details
Is DENS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DENS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DENS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DENS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of DENS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DENS
18 words from the letters in DENS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DENS in Word Games
DENS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DENS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DENS to find 18 additional valid words.