deputy

NOUN /dɛpjəti/
6 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D

deputy is a valid 6-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1P3U1T1Y4
2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does deputy mean?

NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.

SYNONYMS
2

A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3

Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.

RELATED
4

A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).

BROADER