1verb
kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
01 Word definition
decimate
8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants
Is DECIMATE a word?
Yes. DECIMATE is a 8-letter verb. kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-C-I-M-A-T-EHow do you spell DECIMATE?
DECIMATE contains 8 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2verb
kill in large numbers
“the plague wiped out an entire population”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗eliminateannihilateextinguisheradicatewipe outcarry off
02 Letter breakdown
How is DECIMATE spelled?
D1E2C3I4M5A6T7E8
03 Word-game status
Can you play DECIMATE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DECIMATE.
How do you spell DECIMATE?
DECIMATE is spelled D-E-C-I-M-A-T-E. It contains 8 letters.