Definition of devolution

"devolution" in the noun sense

1. degeneration, devolution

the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

2. devolution, devolvement

the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

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devolution in Scrabble®

The word devolution is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters devolution:

DEVOLUTION
(135)
DEVOLUTION
(135)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (11 words)

diluent, elution, outdone, outline, outlive, outlove, toluide, unloved, unoiled, untiled, violent

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word devolution

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In devolution

DEVOLUTION
(135)
DEVOLUTION
(135)
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(95 = 45 + 50)
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OUTLIVE
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VIOLENT
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OUTLIVE
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VIOLENT
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VIOLENT
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OUTLIVE
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OUTLOVE
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OUTLIVE
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OUTDONE
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DILUENT
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OUTDONE
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UNTILED
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OUTLIVE
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OUTLINE
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VIOLENT
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ELUTION
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VIOLENT
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OUTLOVE
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OUTDONE
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devolution in Words With Friends™

The word devolution is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters devolution:

DEVOLUTION
(216)
DEVOLUTION
(216)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (11 words)

diluent, elution, outdone, outline, outlive, outlove, toluide, unloved, unoiled, untiled, violent

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word devolution

DEVOLUTION
(216)
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DEVOLUTION
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DEVOLUTION
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DEVOLUTION
(96)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In devolution

DEVOLUTION
(216)
DEVOLUTION
(216)
UNLOVED
(122 = 87 + 35)
DEVOLUTION
(120)
DEVOLUTION
(120)
OUTLIVE
(116 = 81 + 35)
OUTLOVE
(116 = 81 + 35)
VIOLENT
(110 = 75 + 35)
UNLOVED
(104 = 69 + 35)
OUTLIVE
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VIOLENT
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OUTLOVE
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UNLOVED
(98 = 63 + 35)
VIOLENT
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OUTLIVE
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OUTLOVE
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DEVOLUTION
(96)
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UNLOVED
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UNTILED
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VIOLENT
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UNLOVED
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DILUENT
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UNLOVED
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UNOILED
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