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DEVOURS

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
V 4/5
O 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DEVOURS

verb

To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

verb

To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.

"The fire was devouring the building."

verb

To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.

"She intended to devour the book."

Synonyms of DEVOURS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DEVOURS in a Sentence

  • "The fire was devouring the building."
  • "She intended to devour the book."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is DEVOURS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEVOURS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DEVOURS

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

Letter devours Total
Scrabble 2141111 11
WWF 2151211 13

Anagrams of DEVOURS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEVOURS

100 words from the letters in DEVOURS

7-letter words

How to Use DEVOURS in Word Games

DEVOURS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEVOURS 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 DEVOURS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEVOURS

What does DEVOURS mean?
DEVOURS is a verb. To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
Is DEVOURS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEVOURS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEVOURS worth in Scrabble?
DEVOURS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEVOURS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEVOURS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEVOURS?
Synonyms of DEVOURS include: consume, devastate, gobble, gorge, overwhelm, wolf. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DEVOURS?
The anagrams of DEVOURS (words using the exact same letters) are: DSOEUVR. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.