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Decorticates
d 2e 1c 3o 1r 1t 1i 1c 3a 1t 1e 1s 1
About 4 syllables
verb · 12 letters · Uncommon · third-person singular form of decorticate
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does decorticates mean?
verb
remove the outer layer of
“decorticate a tree branch”
remove the cortex of (an organ)
Definitions shown for decorticate, the base form of decorticates.
Is DECORTICATES 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 DECORTICATES worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DECORTICATES
Best shorter words top 30 of 1640
decorticate 16corticated 15desiccator 15accredits 14accroides 14cocreated 14codirects 14desiccate 14acceders 13accosted 13accredit 13accreted 13cocreates 13codirect 13corticate 13ecocides 13redictates 13sarcodic 13sticcado 13tectrices 13acceder 12accedes 12accited 12accoied 12accords 12accretes 12acrostic 12astricted 12cactoid 12cicorees 12
See all 1640 words made from DECORTICATES Words that end like DECORTICATES
Common words that share the ending -ATES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATES Decorticates: quick answers
Is DECORTICATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DECORTICATES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DECORTICATES worth?
DECORTICATES scores 17 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does decorticates mean?
decorticates is the third-person singular form of decorticate, which means “remove the outer layer of”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DECORTICATES?
You can make 1640 shorter words from DECORTICATES, such as DECORTICATE, CORTICATED, DESICCATOR, ACCREDITS. See the full list.