01 Word definition

decade

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is DECADE a word?

Yes. DECADE is a 6-letter noun. a period of 10 years Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DECADE?

D-E-C-A-D-E

DECADE contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a period of 10 years

2noun

  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

Synonyms
decennarydecenniumtenXtenner
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends11points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DECADE spelled?

D1E2C3A4D5E6
Starts withDECFirst 3 letters
Ends withADELast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats D, E
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About DECADE.

How do you spell DECADE?

DECADE is spelled D-E-C-A-D-E. It contains 6 letters.