Is DIVIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIVIDES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DIVIDES mean?
Divides is a form of DIVIDE.
- verb
separate into parts or portions
“divide the cake into three equal parts”
- verb
perform a division
“Can you divide 49 by seven?”
- verb
act as a barrier between; stand between
“The mountain range divides the two countries”
- verb
come apart
“The two pieces that we had glued separated”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 7
D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + S (1) = 12 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 DIVIDES
DIVIDES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from DIVIDES
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