DECADES Decades (plural): periods of ten years, derived from the Latin word "decadem" meaning ten; Decading (verb): the act of spanning or reaching across multiple decades; Decaded (adjective): having lasted for ten years; Decader (noun): someone who has lived through or experienced multiple decades; Decadest (superlative adjective): the most significant or impactful over a span of ten years; Decadely (adverb): occurring every ten years.
The word DECADES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Word: DECADES
Length: 7 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word DECADES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.