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DISSECT

/dɪˈsɛkt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1

Definition of DISSECT

verb

To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.

verb

To study a plant or other organism's anatomy similarly.

verb

To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DISSECT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 dissect Total
Scrabble 2111131 10
WWF 2111141 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISSECT

100 words from the letters in DISSECT

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DISSECT

What does DISSECT mean?
DISSECT is a verb. To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
Is DISSECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISSECT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISSECT worth in Scrabble?
DISSECT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISSECT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISSECT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.