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Is DIFFUSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIFFUSE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and an adjective, most often meaning “move outward”.

Quick answer

Is DIFFUSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DIFFUSE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
7
Scrabble
14 pts
Words With Friends
15 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

DIFFUSE meaning and definition

DIFFUSE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.

DIFFUSE as a verb

  1. Move outward.
  2. Spread or diffuse through.
  3. Cause to become widely known.

DIFFUSE as an adjective

  1. Spread out; not concentrated in one place.

DIFFUSE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DIFFUSE scores 14 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
I11
F44
F44
U12
S11
E11
Total1415

DIFFUSE on premium squares

On a double word square DIFFUSE scores 28 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 42. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.

Anagrams of DIFFUSE

No other word uses exactly the letters in DIFFUSE.

Shorter words hiding in DIFFUSE

The letters D, I, F, F, U, S, E make 73 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DIFFUSE: all 73 words.

Words like DIFFUSE

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

Add one letter to DIFFUSE

  • diffused16
  • diffuser15
  • diffuses15

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DIFFUSE word facts

DIFFUSE is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 3 vowels (I, U and E) and 4 consonants, with F repeated. It starts with D and ends with E. By corpus frequency, DIFFUSE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

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DIFFUSE Scrabble word FAQ

Is DIFFUSE a Scrabble word?

Yes. DIFFUSE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DIFFUSE mean?

DIFFUSE is used as a verb and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “move outward”.

How many points is DIFFUSE worth in Scrabble?

DIFFUSE is worth 14 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + F (4) + F (4) + U (1) + S (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 28, and on a triple word square 42.

How many points is DIFFUSE in Words With Friends?

DIFFUSE is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does DIFFUSE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DIFFUSE, but 73 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in DIFFUSE?

You can make 73 shorter words from the letters in DIFFUSE, including SIDE, USE, DIE and DUE.

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