With DECT

6 words · highest scoring is rhytidectomy at 26 points

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About 12 Letter Words With DECT

There are 6 twelve letter words containing DECT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is rhytidectomy at 26 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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12 Letter Words With DECT at a Glance

Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With DECT

  • rhytidectomy26
  • orchidectomy25
  • appendectomy24
  • stapedectomy22
  • cordectomies19
  • iridectomies17

12 Letter Words With DECT Defined

rhytidectomyNoun · 26 points
Plastic surgery for the removal of lines or wrinkles from the skin, especially of the face; an instance of this, a facelift.
orchidectomyNoun · 25 points
surgical removal of one or both testicles
appendectomyNoun · 24 points
a surgical operation to remove the appendix
iridectomiesNoun · 17 points
a surgical procedure to remove part of the iris

12 Letter Words With DECT: Questions

How many twelve letter words containing DECT are there?

There are 6 twelve letter words containing DECT in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing DECT?

RHYTIDECTOMY is the highest scoring option at 26 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common twelve letter words containing DECT?

APPENDECTOMY, IRIDECTOMIES, RHYTIDECTOMY are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing DECT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these twelve letter words containing DECT valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.