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Decryption
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About 3 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does decryption mean?
noun
the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
“a secret key or password is required for decryption”
Synonymsdecodingdecipherment
Is DECRYPTION 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 DECRYPTION worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DECRYPTION
Best shorter words top 30 of 725
copyedit 16decrypt 15crypton 14cyprid 14cyprine 14drypoint 14encrypt 14potency 14procident 14pycnite 14pyrenoid 14pyretic 14cindery 13cotype 13crypto 13depictor 13ectopy 13etypic 13poncey 13poynted 13pricey 13proyned 13recopy 13tripody 13cidery 12crepy 12crypt 12cytode 12cytoid 12dioecy 12
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Words that end like DECRYPTION
Common words that share the ending -YPTION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -YPTIONDecryption: quick answers
Is DECRYPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DECRYPTION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DECRYPTION worth?
DECRYPTION scores 18 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does decryption mean?
As a noun, decryption means “the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text”.
What words can you make with the letters in DECRYPTION?
You can make 725 shorter words from DECRYPTION, such as COPYEDIT, DECRYPT, CRYPTON, CYPRID. See the full list.