Is DEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEER mean?
- noun
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
4
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 5 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 DEER
Single letters that turn DEER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of DEER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DEER
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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