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Deteriorates
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About 5 syllables
verb · 12 letters · Common · third-person singular form of deteriorate
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does deteriorates mean?
verb
become worse or disintegrate
“His mind deteriorated”
grow worse
“Her condition deteriorated”
Synonymsdevolvedropdegenerate
Definitions shown for deteriorate, the base form of deteriorates.
Is DETERIORATES 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 DETERIORATES worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DETERIORATES
Best shorter words top 30 of 1242
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See all 1242 words made from DETERIORATES Words that end like DETERIORATES
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 Deteriorates: quick answers
Is DETERIORATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETERIORATES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DETERIORATES worth?
DETERIORATES scores 13 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does deteriorates mean?
deteriorates is the third-person singular form of deteriorate, which means “become worse or disintegrate”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DETERIORATES?
You can make 1242 shorter words from DETERIORATES, such as DETERIORATE, REITERATED, TRADITORES, ADROITEST. See the full list.