How many points is DEAD worth in Scrabble?

DEAD is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEAD?

DEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DEAD?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEADS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DEAD

6 pts

DEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. DEAD means "deprived of life".

Meaning & examples

/diːd/

Pronunciation: /diːd/

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noun

(with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who have died.
Example: Have respect for the dead.

Synonyms: deceased

noun

(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
Example: The dead of night. The dead of winter.

Synonyms: deceased

noun

(usually plural) Sterile mining waste, often present as many large rocks stacked inside the workings.

Synonyms: deceased

verb

To prevent by disabling; stop.
To make dead; to deaden; to deprive of life, force, or vigour.
To kill.

adjective

No longer living.
Example: All of my grandparents are dead.
Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
(of another person) So hated that they are absolutely ignored.
Example: He is dead to me.

Antonyms: alive, living

adverb

(degree) Exactly.
Example: He hit the target dead in the centre.
(degree) Very, absolutely, extremely.
Example: dead wrong; dead set; dead serious; dead drunk; dead broke; dead earnest; dead certain; dead slow; dead sure; dead simple; dead honest; dead accurate; dead easy; dead scared; dead solid; dead black; dead white; dead empty
Suddenly and completely.
Example: He stopped dead.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

deprived of life

In a sentence: "It is dead."

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Word forms

Related words

DEADNESS10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DEAD. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DEADS7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DEAD, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 6

DEAD Scrabble FAQ

Is DEAD a Scrabble word?: DEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does DEAD mean?: deprived of life
How do you use DEAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is dead."
How many points is DEAD worth in Scrabble?: DEAD is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEAD?: DEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEAD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEADS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.