DESCENDS
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DESCENDS
To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.
"The rain descended, and the floods came."
To enter mentally; to retire.
(with on or upon) To make an attack, or incursion, as if from a vantage ground; to come suddenly and with violence.
"And on the suitors let thy wrath descend."
Examples of DESCENDS in a Sentence
- "The rain descended, and the floods came."
- "And on the suitors let thy wrath descend."
Word Details
Is DESCENDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESCENDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DESCENDS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DESCENDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | c | e | n | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESCENDS
80 words from the letters in DESCENDS
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How to Use DESCENDS in Word Games
DESCENDS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESCENDS to find 80 additional valid words.