DECREMENT
9-letter word
DECREMENT is a valid Scrabble word
Is DECREMENT Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DECREMENT has 9 |
| 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 DECREMENT Mean?
the amount by which something decreases
DECREMENT 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.
DECREMENT — Word Stats
Is DECREMENT Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DECREMENT scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DECREMENT are C (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DECREMENT Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DECREMENT scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DECREMENT scores 17 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DECREMENT a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DECREMENT cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DECREMENT has 9 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 DECREMENT's letters: CEDER · CEDRE · CERED · CREED · CREEM · CREEN
Is DECREMENT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DECREMENT 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 DECREMENT:
D________________TD_______T Is DECREMENT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DECREMENT 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DECREMENT's letters.
Words You Can Make From DECREMENT
Shorter words hidden in DECREMENT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DECREMENT →Anagrams of DECREMENT
No perfect anagrams exist for DECREMENT — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DECREMENT
Is DECREMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DECREMENT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DECREMENT in Scrabble?
DECREMENT scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is DECREMENT valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DECREMENT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does DECREMENT mean?
DECREMENT: the amount by which something decreases
Can DECREMENT be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DECREMENT has 9 letters.
What words can you make from DECREMENT's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DECREMENT's letters. Short words like CD, CE, CM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DECREMENT have any anagrams?
No. DECREMENT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DECREMENT in the dictionary?
Yes. DECREMENT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.