eight-letter word · 12 points
Is DISSOLVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISSOLVE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “become weaker”.
Quick answer
Is DISSOLVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DISSOLVE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 14 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
DISSOLVE meaning and definition
DISSOLVE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
DISSOLVE as a verb
- Become weaker.
- Cause to go into a solution.
- Come to an end.
DISSOLVE as a noun
- (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out.
DISSOLVE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
DISSOLVE scores 12 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2 | 2 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| V | 4 | 5 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 14 |
DISSOLVE on premium squares
On a double word square DISSOLVE scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting V 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 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of DISSOLVE
No other word uses exactly the letters in DISSOLVE.
Unscramble DISSOLVE: 243 words from its letters
The letters D, I, S, S, O, L, V, E make 243 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first.
- do3
- solid6
- side5
- lie3
- slide6
- live7
- love7
- die4
- evil7
- idle5
- devil9
- dive8
- so2
- dose5
- less4
- oil3
- sole4
- veil7
- void8
- lose4
- old4
- soil4
- loss4
- olive8
- sod4
- li2
- idol5
- sidle6
- solve8
- video9
- dove8
- lid4
- os2
- silo4
- sloe4
- vile7
- doe4
- dol4
- dole5
- dos4
- el2
- eld4
- id3
- io2
- od3
- si2
- sled5
- sol3
- isle4
- levis8
- oiled6
- sis3
- soiled7
- soled6
- solved10
- vie6
- de3
- deli5
- diol5
- dis4
- diss5
- doss5
- dossel7
- ed3
- eds4
- eidos6
- es2
- ides5
- led4
- lei3
- lev6
- lido5
- lied5
- livedo10
- lode5
- loess5
- loved9
- ode4
- ois3
- oldie6
- sild5
- sold5
- sos3
- veld8
- viol7
- vise7
- voile8
- vole7
- dei4
- deil5
- deils6
- del4
- delis6
- delo5
- delos6
- dels5
- desi5
- dev7
- devils10
- devs8
- di3
- diel5
- dies5
- diols6
- div7
- dives9
- divo8
- divos9
- divs8
- does5
- doles6
- dols5
- doses6
- dossil7
- doves9
- dovie9
- dso4
- dsos5
- eild5
- eilds6
Words like DISSOLVE
One-letter changes to DISSOLVE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to DISSOLVE
- dissolved14
- dissolver13
- dissolves13
More 8-letter words starting with DI
- distance11
- dispatch16
- discount11
- dishonor12
- distress9
- diagonal10
- disorder10
- discover14
- disgrace12
- disguise10
- distrust9
- diabetic13
- disarray12
- division12
- directly14
- disfavor15
- disjoint16
- disquiet18
DISSOLVE word facts
DISSOLVE is an 8-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (I, O and E) and 5 consonants, with S repeated. It starts with D and ends with E. By corpus frequency, DISSOLVE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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DISSOLVE Scrabble word FAQ
Is DISSOLVE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DISSOLVE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does DISSOLVE mean?
DISSOLVE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “become weaker”.
How many points is DISSOLVE worth in Scrabble?
DISSOLVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + O (1) + L (1) + V (4) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is DISSOLVE in Words With Friends?
DISSOLVE is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does DISSOLVE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DISSOLVE, but 243 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in DISSOLVE?
You can make 243 shorter words from the letters in DISSOLVE, including DO, SOLID, SIDE and LIE.
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