DEFERVESCENCE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DEFERVESCENCE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFERVESCENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 24 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature
DEFERVESCENCE (noun): abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature.
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DEFERVESCENCE scores 24 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- E = 1
- F = 4
- E = 1
- R = 1
- V = 4
- E = 1
- S = 1
- C = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- C = 3
- E = 1
Letter counts: C×2, D×1, E×5, F×1, N×1, R×1, S×1, V×1
Letter breakdown
DEFERVESCENCE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
DEFERVESCENCE is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DEFERVESCENCE — abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature" (24 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
DEFERVESCENCE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DEFERVESCENCE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DEFERVESCENCE (noun): abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature.
In standard Scrabble scoring, DEFERVESCENCE totals 24 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DEFERVESCENCE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
DEFERVESCENCE is 13 letters long, begins with D, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CCDEEEEEFNRSV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DEFERVESCENCE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 13-letter entries, DEFERVESCENCE ranks by raw score (24 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include UNQUIZZICALLY, QUIZZICALNESS, BENZDIOXAZINE, QUINQUEJUGOUS; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DEFERVESCENCE carries 5 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or E are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
DEFERVESCENCE is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 13-letter entries like DEFERVESCENCE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DEFERVESCENCE contains C, D, E, F, N, R, S, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d???????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DEFERVESCENCE include CE, DE, EF — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, E, F, R, V, S, C, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble defervescence directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 24 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DEFERVESCENCE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DEFERVESCENCE — abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature" (24 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DEFERVESCENCE a valid Scrabble word?
- DEFERVESCENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 24 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DEFERVESCENCE worth in Scrabble?
- DEFERVESCENCE is worth 24 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DEFERVESCENCE mean?
- DEFERVESCENCE (noun): abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DEFERVESCENCE?
- DEFERVESCENCE scores 24 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 13-letter words.
- Does DEFERVESCENCE have anagrams?
- DEFERVESCENCE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DEFERVESCENCE?
- DEFERVESCENCE has 13 letters, starts with D, ends with E, and uses the alphagram CCDEEEEEFNRSV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DEFERVESCENCE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 13-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DEFERVESCENCE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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