DIABETES
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of DIABETES
Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin.
Any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin.
Any food or beverage with a high amount of sugar.
Word Details
Is DIABETES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIABETES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIABETES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIABETES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | a | b | e | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIABETES
100 words from the letters in DIABETES
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How to Use DIABETES in Word Games
DIABETES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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