How many points is DEAN worth in Scrabble?

DEAN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEAN?

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

Can you add a letter to DEAN?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEANS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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DEAN

5 pts

DEAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. DEAN means "chief administrative official of a college or university faculty".

Meaning & examples

/diːn/

Pronunciation: /diːn/

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noun

A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
The senior member of some group of people.

Synonyms: provost

verb

To serve as a dean.
To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.

noun

(chiefly in place names) A hill.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

chief administrative official of a college or university faculty

In a sentence: "The dean is noted."

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Letter Values

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DEAN Scrabble FAQ

Is DEAN a Scrabble word?: DEAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does DEAN mean?: chief administrative official of a college or university faculty
How do you use DEAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dean is noted."
How many points is DEAN worth in Scrabble?: DEAN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEAN?: DEAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEAN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEANS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.