Deputy
/ˈdɛpjəti/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Deputy
noun
- One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
"As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff."
- A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
- (France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif
- (Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
"At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues."
- (United States): a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency
"The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody."
verb
- To deputise
Anagrams of Deputy
No exact anagrams found for "deputy". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
d2
e1
p3
u1
t1
y4
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Deputy
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Deputy"
Deputy is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Deputy" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "deputy" is a medium-scoring word.