How many points is DECODER worth in Scrabble?

DECODER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECODER?

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

Can you add a letter to DECODER?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECODERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DECODER

11 pts

DECODER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DECODER is a verb form of decode. DECODE means "convert from code into ordinary language".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/

noun

A person who decodes secret messages
A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal e.g. of a satellite television signal

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DECODER is a verb form of decode. DECODE means "convert from code into ordinary language".

In a sentence: "They decoder."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DECODER. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DECODE10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DECODER. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

DECODERS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DECODER, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

DECODER Scrabble FAQ

Is DECODER a Scrabble word?: DECODER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DECODER mean?: DECODER is a verb form of decode. DECODE means "convert from code into ordinary language".
How do you use DECODER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They decoder."
How many points is DECODER worth in Scrabble?: DECODER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECODER?: DECODER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECODER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECODERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.