DECADE
6-letter word
DECADE is a valid Scrabble word
Is DECADE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DECADE has 6 |
| 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 DECADE Mean?
a period of 10 years
DECADE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DECADE — Word Stats
Is DECADE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DECADE scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 11 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DECADE are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DECADE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DECADE scores 11 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DECADE scores 11 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Is DECADE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DECADE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DECADE has 6 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 DECADE's letters: CADEE · CEDED · DECAD
Is DECADE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DECADE 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 DECADE:
D__________ED____E Is DECADE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DECADE 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
Words You Can Make From DECADE
Shorter words hidden in DECADE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DECADE →Anagrams of DECADE
No perfect anagrams exist for DECADE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DECADE
Is DECADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DECADE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DECADE in Scrabble?
DECADE scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 11 points.
Is DECADE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DECADE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 11 points.
What does DECADE mean?
DECADE: a period of 10 years
Can DECADE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DECADE has 6 letters.
What words can you make from DECADE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DECADE's letters. Short words like AC, AD, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DECADE have any anagrams?
No. DECADE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DECADE in the dictionary?
Yes. DECADE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.