devise
VERBNOUN
/dɪ'vaɪz/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
devise is a valid 6-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1V4I1S1E1
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does devise mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
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2
Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
“devise a plan to take over the director's office”
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3
Give by will, especially real property.
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NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A will disposing of real property.
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2
(law) a gift of real property by will.
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