Starting With DEA
5 words · highest scoring is deaf at 8 points
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About 4 Letter Words Starting With DEA
There are 5 four letter words starting with DEA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is deaf at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEAD, DEAF, DEAN among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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4 Letter Words Starting With DEA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words Starting With DEA
- deaf8
- dead6
- deal5
- dean5
- dear5
Common 4 Letter Words Starting With DEA
- dead6
- deaf8
- deal5
- dean5
- dear5
4 Letter Words Starting With DEA by Last Letter
4 Letter Words Starting With DEA Defined
- deadAdjective · 6 points
- no longer alive
- deafAdjective · 8 points
- having limited or no hearing; having permanent loss or absence of hearing, on account of a congenital condition or because of ageing, injury, or a medical condition later in life
- dealVerb · 5 points
- distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round
- deanNoun · 5 points
- the head of the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church
- dearAdjective · 5 points
- regarded with deep affection
4 Letter Words Starting With DEA: Questions
How many four letter words starting with DEA are there?
There are 5 four letter words starting with DEA in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words starting with DEA?
DEAF is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words starting with DEA?
DEAD, DEAF, DEAN are among the most familiar four letter words starting with DEA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words starting with DEA valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.