Devolve
/dɪˈvɒɫv/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters
Definition of Devolve
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 Devolve
Letter Values
d2
e1
v4
o1
l1
v4
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Devolve
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 "Devolve"
Devolve is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "devolve" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Devolve" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "devolve" is a medium-scoring word.