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REDUCES

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪz/

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of REDUCES

verb

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

verb

To lose weight.

verb

To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.

"Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced."

Synonyms of REDUCES

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of REDUCES

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Examples of REDUCES in a Sentence

  • "to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."
  • "Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is REDUCES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of REDUCES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for REDUCES

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

Letter reduces Total
Scrabble 1121311 10
WWF 1122411 12

Anagrams of REDUCES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REDUCES

100 words from the letters in REDUCES

How to Use REDUCES in Word Games

REDUCES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since REDUCES 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 REDUCES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About REDUCES

What does REDUCES mean?
REDUCES is a verb. To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
Is REDUCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REDUCES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REDUCES worth in Scrabble?
REDUCES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from REDUCES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REDUCES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of REDUCES?
Synonyms of REDUCES include: inspissate, cut, decrease, lower. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of REDUCES?
The anagrams of REDUCES (words using the exact same letters) are: RECUSED, RESCUED, SECURED, SEDUCER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.