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device

/dəˈvaɪs/noun

Device can refer to an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose, something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect, or an emblematic design (especially in heraldry).

5 meanings6 lettersScrabble 12

Length

6

Scrabble

12

WWF

14

Starts

DE

Ends

ICE

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “DEVICE” Mean?

/dəˈvaɪs/

device has 5 documented senses across noun.

Noun

5 senses
1

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

the device is small enough to wear on your wrist

a device intended to conserve water

2

something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

3

any clever maneuver

he would stoop to any device to win a point

it was a great sales gimmick

a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen

Synonyms

4

any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

5

an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

he was recognized by the device on his shield

Synonyms for DEVICE

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Vowels

3

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

Explore the word device with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

Length

6 letters

Starts With

D

Ends With

E

Vowels

3

Consonants

3

Letters

D, E, V, I, C, E

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

d
e
v
i
c
e

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for device.

DEVICE is a 6-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 12.
It starts with D and ends with E.
It contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 50%.
It has 1 repeated letter.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDEB.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCVCV.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using device in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

DEVICE has a Scrabble score of 12. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

DEVICE is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

DEVICE can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 6-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

DEVICE contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside device.

Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

1

Highest Value Letter

V

Letter Pattern

ABCDEB

CV Pattern

CVCVCV

Vowel Share

50%

Consonant Share

50%

Bigrams

DE, EV, VI, IC, CE

Trigrams

DEV, EVI, VIC, ICE

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for device.

DEVICE is a 6-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with D and ends with E, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCVCV.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 6 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCVCV, making it relatively easy to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 12, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with D and ends with E, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

Word Intelligence Links

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