What does DELTA mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈdɛltə/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
7
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water“the Mississippi River delta”
  2. an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
  3. the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

deltas7

Anagrams of DELTA

dealt6lated6

Words inside DELTA

38 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

dale5 date5 deal5 late4 lead5 tale4 ale3 alt3ate3del4eat3 lad4 lea3led4let3 tad4tae3tea3 ted4tel3ad3 ae2al2at2 de3ed3el2 et2la2 ta2

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Questions

Is DELTA a valid word in word games?

DELTA 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 DELTA worth?

DELTA is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DELTA?

38 other words, including AT, LET, LATE and DEAL.