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Is DEVOLVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEVOLVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEVOLVE mean?

  1. verb

    pass on or delegate to another

    “The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital”

  2. verb

    be inherited by

    “The estate fell to my sister”

  3. verb

    grow worse

    “Her condition deteriorated”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + V (4) + O (1) + L (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 14 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 DEVOLVE

Single letters that turn DEVOLVE 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 hooks2

Anagrams of DEVOLVE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEVOLVE

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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