Decode
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To convert a coded or encrypted message back into a form that can be read and understood.
“The analyst worked through the night to decode the intercepted transmission.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈkəʊd/
Syllables
de·code
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Wordle
DECODE has three vowels (E, O, E) and starts with DE, the ODE ending is a productive pattern to remember.
Scrabble
DECODE scores 9 points, modest value but the S hook (DECODES) and D hook (DECODED) offer easy extensions.
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