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Is DECRESCENDO a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECRESCENDO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECRESCENDO mean?

  1. noun

    (music) a gradual decrease in loudness

  2. verb

    grow quieter

    “The music decrescendoes here”

  3. adjective

    (music) gradually decreasing in volume

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + C (3) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) + O (1) = 17 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 DECRESCENDO

Single letters that turn DECRESCENDO into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DECRESCENDO

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Words you can make from DECRESCENDO

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