With DECT
5 words · highest scoring is thyroidectomy at 27 points
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About 13 Letter Words With DECT
There are 5 thirteen letter words containing DECT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is thyroidectomy at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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13 Letter Words With DECT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 13 Letter Words With DECT
- thyroidectomy27
- sigmoidectomy24
- mastoidectomy23
- adenoidectomy22
- gonadectomies19
13 Letter Words With DECT Defined
- mastoidectomyNoun · 23 points
- Surgical removal of the lateral wall and contents of the mastoid process, usually to treat mastoiditis; (later also, chiefly in "(modified) radical mastoidectomy") this procedure combined with excision of some or all of the adjacent middle ear structures.
- adenoidectomyNoun · 22 points
- Surgical removal of (enlarged) adenoids; an instance of this.
13 Letter Words With DECT: Questions
How many thirteen letter words containing DECT are there?
There are 5 thirteen letter words containing DECT in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among thirteen letter words containing DECT?
THYROIDECTOMY is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common thirteen letter words containing DECT?
ADENOIDECTOMY, GONADECTOMIES, SIGMOIDECTOMY are among the most familiar thirteen letter words containing DECT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these thirteen 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.