six-letter word · 11 points
Is DIVIDE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIVIDE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “separate into parts or portions”.
Quick answer
Is DIVIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DIVIDE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: DIVIED.
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- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
DIVIDE meaning and definition
DIVIDE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
DIVIDE as a verb
- Separate into parts or portions.
- Perform a division.
- Act as a barrier between; stand between.
DIVIDE as a noun
- A serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility).
DIVIDE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
DIVIDE scores 11 in Scrabble and 12 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 |
| V | 4 | 5 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 12 |
DIVIDE on premium squares
On a double word square DIVIDE scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting V on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of DIVIDE
1 word uses exactly the same 6 letters as DIVIDE. See all anagrams of DIVIDE.
- divied11
Shorter words hiding in DIVIDE
The letters D, I, V, I, D, E make 21 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DIVIDE: all 21 words.
Words like DIVIDE
One-letter changes to DIVIDE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in DIVIDE
Add one letter to DIVIDE
- divided13
- divider12
- divides12
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DIVIDE word facts
DIVIDE is a 6-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 3 vowels (I and E) and 3 consonants, with I and D repeated. It starts with D and ends with E. By corpus frequency, DIVIDE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
Holding the letters D, I, V, I, 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 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.
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DIVIDE Scrabble word FAQ
Is DIVIDE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DIVIDE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does DIVIDE mean?
DIVIDE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “separate into parts or portions”.
How many points is DIVIDE worth in Scrabble?
DIVIDE is worth 11 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is DIVIDE in Words With Friends?
DIVIDE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of DIVIDE?
DIVIDE has 1 anagram: DIVIED. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in DIVIDE?
You can make 21 shorter words from the letters in DIVIDE, including DIE, DIVE, ID and VIE.
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