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DESCENT

/dɪˈsɛnt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of DESCENT

noun

An instance of descending; act of coming down.

"We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier."

noun

A way down.

"We had difficulty in finding the correct descent."

noun

A sloping passage or incline.

"The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery."

Antonyms of DESCENT

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of DESCENT in a Sentence

  • "We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier."
  • "We had difficulty in finding the correct descent."
  • "The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is DESCENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DESCENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DESCENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for DESCENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter descent Total
Scrabble 2113111 10
WWF 2114121 12

Anagrams of DESCENT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESCENT

100 words from the letters in DESCENT

How to Use DESCENT in Word Games

DESCENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DESCENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESCENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DESCENT

What does DESCENT mean?
DESCENT is a noun. An instance of descending; act of coming down.
Is DESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESCENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESCENT worth in Scrabble?
DESCENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESCENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESCENT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DESCENT?
The anagrams of DESCENT (words using the exact same letters) are: SCENTED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.