REDUCES
/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪz/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of REDUCES
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."
To lose weight.
To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.
"Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced."
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
Is REDUCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REDUCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | r | e | d | u | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 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
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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.