Decrease

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To become or make something smaller in size, amount, intensity, or degree. As a noun, it refers to a reduction or lessening of something.

“The government hopes to decrease carbon emissions by thirty per cent over the next decade.”

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Contains triple 'E' and common letters 'D', 'R', 'S', 'C'; vowels 'E', 'A' provide coverage

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8-letter word worth 11 points; the 'C' tile offers scoring potential on premium squares

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