How many points is DECAYS worth in Scrabble?

DECAYS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECAYS?

DECAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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DECAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. DECAYS is a verb form of decay. DECAY means "to decompose".

/dɪˈkeɪz/

To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
Example: The pair loved to take pictures in the decaying hospital on forty-third street.
(of organic material) To rot, to go bad.
Example: The cat's body decayed rapidly.
(of an unstable atom) To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

DECAYS is a verb form of decay. DECAY means "to decompose".

In a sentence: "They decays."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DECAYS. It scores 12 points.

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Is DECAYS a Scrabble word?: DECAYS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does DECAYS mean?: DECAYS is a verb form of decay. DECAY means "to decompose".
How do you use DECAYS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They decays."
How many points is DECAYS worth in Scrabble?: DECAYS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECAYS?: DECAYS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).