What does DEVICE mean?

Pronunciation
/dɪˈvaɪs/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose“the device is small enough to wear on your wrist”
  2. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
  3. any clever maneuver“he would stoop to any device to win a point”
  4. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
  5. an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)“he was recognized by the device on his shield”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of DEVICE

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside DEVICE

22 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

deice8viced11cede7cedi7dice7 dive8 eide5iced7vice9 vide8vied8cee5dee4dev7die4 eve6 ice5 vee6vie6de3ed3id3

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Questions

Is DEVICE a valid word in word games?

DEVICE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DEVICE worth?

DEVICE is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DEVICE?

22 other words, including DE, DIE, ICE and ED.