/dɛv/
noun

Is DEV a Scrabble word?

Yes. DEV is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Meaning A monster, dragon, serpent, or giant.

Noun 2 meanings

  1. A monster, dragon, serpent, or giant.

  2. An immortal spirit who inhabits old ruins.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: dev via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Armenian դեւ (dew). Doublet of daeva.

DEV at a glance

DEV has 3 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (D 2 + E 1 + V 4) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #10,032 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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