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DIVORCE

/dɪˈvɔːs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
V 4/5
O 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of DIVORCE

noun

The legal dissolution of a marriage.

"Richard obtained a divorce from his wife some years ago, but hasn't returned to the dating scene."

noun

A separation of connected things.

"The Civil War split between Virginia and West Virginia was a divorce based along cultural and economic as well as geographic lines."

noun

That which separates.

verb

To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.

"A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them."

verb

To end one's own marriage to (a person) in this way.

"Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful."

verb

To obtain a legal divorce.

"Edna and Simon divorced last year; he got the house, and she retained the business."

Antonyms of DIVORCE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of DIVORCE in a Sentence

  • "Richard obtained a divorce from his wife some years ago, but hasn't returned to the dating scene."
  • "The Civil War split between Virginia and West Virginia was a divorce based along cultural and economic as well as geographic lines."
  • "A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them."
  • "Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is DIVORCE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DIVORCE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for DIVORCE

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

Letter divorce Total
Scrabble 2141131 13
WWF 2151141 15

Anagrams of DIVORCE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIVORCE

100 words from the letters in DIVORCE

How to Use DIVORCE in Word Games

DIVORCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DIVORCE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIVORCE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DIVORCE

What does DIVORCE mean?
DIVORCE is a noun. The legal dissolution of a marriage.
Is DIVORCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIVORCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIVORCE worth in Scrabble?
DIVORCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DIVORCE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DIVORCE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DIVORCE?
Synonyms of DIVORCE include: divorcement, partition, separation, severance, split up, disassociate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DIVORCE?
The anagrams of DIVORCE (words using the exact same letters) are: CODRIVE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.