DECAYS
12
Definition
noun
- the process of gradually becoming inferior
- a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
- the organic phenomenon of rotting
- an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying"the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"
verb
- lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current"the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
- fall into decay or ruin"The unoccupied house started to decay"
- undergo decay or decomposition"The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DECAYS'?
The word DECAYS is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
C3
A1
Y4
S1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DECAYS'?
The word DECAYS is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
C4
A1
Y3
S1
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.