Desex

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To castrate or spay an animal; to neuter.

“The vet recommended desexing the kitten at six months.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

de·sex

Related Words

Synonyms

sterilizesteriliseunsexdesexualizedesexualisefix

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Desex" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.

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Scrabble

"Desex" is worth 13 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

Words Related to Desex

Anagrams of Desex

Words that use exactly the same letters as “desex”.

dexes

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “desex” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

devex resex

Words you can make from Desex

Shorter words formed from the letters in “desex”.

dees exes seed

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