What does DEAF mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɛf/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Words With Friends score
- 8
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- people who have severe hearing impairments“many of the deaf use sign language”
adjective
- lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
- (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed“deaf to her warnings”
verb
- make or render deaf“a deafening noise”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
deafer10deafest11
Anagrams of DEAF
Words inside DEAF
8 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DEAF a valid word in word games?
DEAF is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DEAF worth?
DEAF is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DEAF?
8 other words, including DE, ED, AD and FED.