Is DEPUTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPUTY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEPUTY mean?
- noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
- noun
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
- noun
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
- noun
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
D (2) + E (1) + P (3) + U (1) + T (1) + Y (4) = 12 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 DEPUTY
DEPUTY 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.
Words you can make from DEPUTY
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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