DREDGES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DREDGES
Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
To bring something to the surface with a dredge.
(Usually with up) to unearth.
"to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"
A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.
"Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."
Examples of DREDGES in a Sentence
- "to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"
- "Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."
Word Details
Is DREDGES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DREDGES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DREDGES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DREDGES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | e | d | g | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DREDGES
75 words from the letters in DREDGES
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How to Use DREDGES in Word Games
DREDGES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DREDGES 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 DREDGES to find 75 additional valid words.