Devolving
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters
Definition of Devolving
verb
- To roll (something) down; to unroll.
- To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.
- To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
- To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.
- To degenerate; to break down.
"A discussion about politics may devolve into a shouting match."
Anagrams of Devolving
No exact anagrams found for "devolving". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
d2
e1
v4
o1
l1
v4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Devolving
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Devolving"
Devolving is a 9-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Devolving" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "devolving" is a high-scoring word.