Is DECIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DECIDE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DECIDE mean?
- verb
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
“We finally decided after lengthy deliberations”
- verb
bring to an end; settle conclusively
“The case was decided”
- verb
cause to decide
“This new development finally decided me!”
- verb
influence or determine
“The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) = 10 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DECIDE
Single letters that turn DECIDE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DECIDE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DECIDE
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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