Is DEAF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEAF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEAF mean?
- adjective
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
- noun
people who have severe hearing impairments
“many of the deaf use sign language”
- verb
make or render deaf
“a deafening noise”
- adjective
(usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
“deaf to her warnings”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + A (1) + F (4) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for DEAF
DEAF has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of DEAF
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DEAF
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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