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Is CODE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CODE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)”.

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Is CODE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CODE is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: DECO, COED, ECOD.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
8 pts
Anagrams
3
Familiarity
100th percentile

CODE meaning and definition

CODE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CODE as a noun

  1. A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones).
  2. A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.

CODE as a verb

  1. Attach a code to.
  2. Convert ordinary language into code.

CODE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CODE scores 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
O11
D22
E11
Total78

CODE on premium squares

On a double word square CODE scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of CODE

3 words use exactly the same 4 letters as CODE. See all anagrams of CODE.

  • deco7
  • coed7
  • ecod7

Unscramble CODE: 10 words from its letters

The letters C, O, D, E make 10 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first.

  • do3
  • cod6
  • doc6
  • doe4
  • od3
  • de3
  • ed3
  • ode4
  • eco5
  • oe2

Words like CODE

One-letter changes to CODE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CODE

  • come8
  • core6
  • cone6
  • cope8
  • coke10
  • cove9
  • mode7
  • cede7
  • cole6
  • node5
  • bode7
  • coda7
  • cote6
  • lode5
  • cade7
  • cide7
  • cods7
  • cose6

Add one letter to CODE

  • codex15
  • coder8
  • chode11
  • codec10
  • coded9
  • coden8
  • codes8
  • coude8

Remove one letter from CODE

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CODE word facts

CODE is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and E) and 2 consonants. It starts with C and ends with E. By corpus frequency, CODE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, O, D, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CODE Scrabble word FAQ

Is CODE a Scrabble word?

Yes. CODE is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CODE mean?

CODE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)”.

How many points is CODE worth in Scrabble?

CODE is worth 7 points in Scrabble: C (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is CODE in Words With Friends?

CODE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of CODE?

CODE has 3 anagrams: DECO, COED, ECOD. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in CODE?

You can make 10 shorter words from the letters in CODE, including DO, COD, DOC and DOE.

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