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DEVOTO

6-letter word • 10 Scrabble points • 11 WWF points

d2
e1
v4
o1
t1
o1
6
Letters
3
Vowels
3
Consonants
10
Scrabble
11
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of DEVOTO

DEVOTO is a valid 6-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with repeated letters: O (appearing 2 times).

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
3 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 6 letters

DEVOTO has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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d
e
v
t

The 6 letters in DEVOTO break down into 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Repeated letters: O (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in DEVOTO is V, worth 4 points. Approximately 67% of the letters in DEVOTO are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With DEVOTO

These words share a similar ending pattern with DEVOTO, ending in -OTO. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using DEVOTO in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

DEVOTO is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (V = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, DEVOTO earns 20 points.

Consider playing DEVOTO as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since DEVOTO contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, DEVOTO scores 11 points. Interestingly, this word scores 1 point more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is DEVOTO a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEVOTO is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.

DEVOTO can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 10 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEVOTO a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEVOTO is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, DEVOTO is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 11 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in DEVOTO?

DEVOTO contains 6 letters total: 3 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does DEVOTO have?

DEVOTO has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with DEVOTO?

Words that share a similar ending sound with DEVOTO include: MOTO, LOTO, PHOTO, AUTO, INTO. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in DEVOTO?

You can unscramble the letters in DEVOTO to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for DEVOTO to see every possible word you can create from these 6 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 6-Letter Words

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