DISSECT
/dɪˈsɛkt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DISSECT
To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
To study a plant or other organism's anatomy similarly.
To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.
Word Details
Is DISSECT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISSECT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISSECT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DISSECT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | s | e | c | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISSECT
100 words from the letters in DISSECT
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How to Use DISSECT in Word Games
DISSECT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DISSECT 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 DISSECT to find 100 additional valid words.