DECIMATE
8-letter word
DECIMATE is a valid Scrabble word
Is DECIMATE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DECIMATE has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DECIMATE Mean?
kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
DECIMATE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DECIMATE — Word Stats
Is DECIMATE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DECIMATE scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DECIMATE are C (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DECIMATE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DECIMATE scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DECIMATE scores 15 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DECIMATE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DECIMATE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DECIMATE has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DECIMATE's letters: ACTED · ADEEM · ADMIT · AIMED · AIMEE · AMEED
Is DECIMATE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DECIMATE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DECIMATE:
D______________ED______E Is DECIMATE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DECIMATE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DECIMATE's letters.
Words You Can Make From DECIMATE
Shorter words hidden in DECIMATE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DECIMATE
Is DECIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DECIMATE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DECIMATE in Scrabble?
DECIMATE scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is DECIMATE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DECIMATE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does DECIMATE mean?
DECIMATE: kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
Can DECIMATE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DECIMATE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from DECIMATE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DECIMATE's letters. Short words like AC, AD, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DECIMATE have any anagrams?
Yes — DECIMATE's letters can also spell: MEDICATE.
Is DECIMATE in the dictionary?
Yes. DECIMATE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.