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DIM

/dɪm/

3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

D 2
I 1
M 3

Meaning of DIM

noun
  1. Dimness.
verb
  1. To make something less bright.
    "He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
  2. To become darker.
    "The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on."
adjective
  1. Not bright or colorful.
    "The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features."
  2. Not smart or intelligent.
    "He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid."
adjective
  1. Lessened, reduced
    "The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome."
  2. Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
    "She felt diminished by the report card."
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Anagrams of DIM

mid6

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About the word DIM

Is "DIM" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DIM" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DIM" worth?

In Scrabble, "DIM" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "DIM" mean?

Dimness.

What are the anagrams of "DIM"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as DIM: MID.