Dead
Yes, dead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does dead mean?
noun
- people who are no longer living
they buried the dead
- a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense
the dead of winter
adjective
- no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
the nerve is dead
- not showing characteristics of life especially the capacity to sustain life; no longer exerting force or having energy or heat
Mars is a dead planet
- very tired
was all in at the end of the day
adverb
- quickly and without warning
he stopped suddenly
- completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
an absolutely magnificent painting
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for dead
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of dead
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEAD.
Words you can make from dead
Frequently asked questions
Is dead a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Dead is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is dead worth in Scrabble?
Dead is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does dead mean?
Dead means: people who are no longer living.