Debone
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To remove the bones from meat or fish before cooking or serving.
“She asked the fishmonger to debone the trout before wrapping it.”
Pronunciation
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/diːˈbəʊn/
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The word BONE sits clearly at the end, making it easy to spot once the DE prefix is identified
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Worth 11 points and extends to DEBONED or DEBONES for additional plays
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