DEVOTES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEVOTES
To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter
"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."
To consign over; to doom
"The city was devoted to the flames."
To execrate; to curse
Examples of DEVOTES in a Sentence
- "I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."
- "The city was devoted to the flames."
Word Details
Is DEVOTES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEVOTES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEVOTES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for DEVOTES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | v | o | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEVOTES
91 words from the letters in DEVOTES
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How to Use DEVOTES in Word Games
DEVOTES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEVOTES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEVOTES to find 91 additional valid words.