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Detumescence
d 2e 1t 1u 1m 3e 1s 1c 3e 1n 1c 3e 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 12 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does detumescence mean?
noun
diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen
Is DETUMESCENCE 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 DETUMESCENCE worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
24 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DETUMESCENCE
Best shorter words top 30 of 351
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Words that end like DETUMESCENCE
Common words that share the ending -ESCENCE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ESCENCEDetumescence: quick answers
Is DETUMESCENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETUMESCENCE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DETUMESCENCE worth?
DETUMESCENCE scores 19 points in Scrabble, 24 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does detumescence mean?
As a noun, detumescence means “diminution of swelling”.
What words can you make with the letters in DETUMESCENCE?
You can make 351 shorter words from DETUMESCENCE, such as TUMESCENCE, EDUCEMENTS, SEDUCEMENT, EDUCEMENT. See the full list.