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Decathlon
d 2e 1c 3a 1t 1h 4l 1o 1n 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does decathlon mean?
noun
an athletic contest consisting of ten different events
Is DECATHLON a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DECATHLON worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DECATHLON
Best shorter words top 30 of 492
cathode 13chanted 13clothed 13lanched 13latched 13notched 13cathole 12chalone 12cholate 12cholent 12cohead 12detach 12notchel 12ached 11chado 11chalet 11chalot 11chaton 11chode 11clothe 11docht 11loathed 11lochan 11nochel 11techno 11thecal 11ancho 10anethol 10caneh 10cantled 10
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Decathlon: quick answers
Is DECATHLON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DECATHLON is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DECATHLON worth?
DECATHLON scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does decathlon mean?
As a noun, decathlon means “an athletic contest consisting of ten different events”.
What words can you make with the letters in DECATHLON?
You can make 492 shorter words from DECATHLON, such as CATHODE, CHANTED, CLOTHED, LANCHED. See the full list.