Decoct
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To extract the active properties or essence of a substance by boiling it in water.
“She would decoct the dried herbs for an hour before straining the liquid.”
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de·coct
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DECOCT has two C's and ends in CT, knowing E and O occupy positions two and four narrows guesses quickly.
Scrabble
DECOCT scores 11 points, the double-C structure is useful if a C is already on the board and you need to extend.
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