DETERIORATE
/dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb
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Definition of DETERIORATE
verb
To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
"to deteriorate the mind"
verb
To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.
Examples of DETERIORATE in a Sentence
- "to deteriorate the mind"
Word Details
Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points
Is DETERIORATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETERIORATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts
Words With Friends — 12 pts
Tip: DETERIORATE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DETERIORATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | e | r | i | o | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETERIORATE
100 words from the letters in DETERIORATE
10-letter words
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
arreede
8/8
UK
readier
8/8
USUKWWF
reedier
8/8
USUKWWF
retread
8/8
USUKWWF
treader
8/8
USUKWWF
tardier
8/8
USUKWWF
tarried
8/8
USUKWWF
retired
8/8
USUKWWF
retried
8/8
USUKWWF
tireder
8/8
USUKWWF
aretted
8/8
UK
treated
8/8
USUKWWF
attired
8/8
USUKWWF
rotated
8/8
USUKWWF
troated
8/8
UK
ottered
8/8
UK
tetrode
8/8
USUKWWF
dottier
8/8
USUKWWF
etaerio
7/7
UK
tearier
7/7
USUKWWF
retiree
7/7
USUKWWF
ariette
7/7
USUKWWF
iterate
7/7
USUKWWF
retreat
7/7
USUKWWF
treater
7/7
USUKWWF
rattier
7/7
USUKWWF
retrait
7/7
UK
tartier
7/7
UK
traitor
7/7
USUKWWF
6-letter words
aeried
7/7
USUKWWF
dearie
7/7
USUKWWF
rediae
7/7
USUKWWF
roadie
7/7
USUKWWF
oreide
7/7
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dearer
7/7
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reader
7/7
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reared
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redear
7/7
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reread
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reeder
7/7
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arider
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raider
7/7
USUKWWF
adorer
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roared
7/7
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ideate
7/7
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iodate
7/7
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derate
7/7
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redate
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teared
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teered
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airted
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raited
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tirade
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dieter
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reedit
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retied
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tiered
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doater
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orated
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troade
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teredo
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adroit
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dotier
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editor
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rioted
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tierod
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triode
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darter
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dartre
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retard
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retrad
7/7
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tarred
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trader
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ritard
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tirred
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dorter
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retrod
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rorted
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torrid
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teated
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toited
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ratted
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tarted
7/7
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tetrad
7/7
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retted
7/7
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ritted
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detort
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dotter
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rotted
7/7
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aerier
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eerier
6/6
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How to Use DETERIORATE in Word Games
DETERIORATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETERIORATE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETERIORATE
What does DETERIORATE mean?
DETERIORATE is a verb. To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
Is DETERIORATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETERIORATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETERIORATE worth in Scrabble?
DETERIORATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETERIORATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETERIORATE. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DETERIORATE?
Synonyms of DETERIORATE include: degenerate, go off, nerf, weaken, worsen. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.