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DEACON

/ˈdiːkən/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of DEACON

noun

(Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).

noun

(Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.

noun

Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.

verb

For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.

verb

(animal husbandry) To kill a calf shortly after birth.

verb

To place fresh fruit at the top of a barrel or other container, with spoiled or imperfect fruit hidden beneath.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is DEACON a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEACON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: DEACON uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEACON

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter deacon Total
Scrabble 211311 9
WWF 211412 11

Anagrams of DEACON

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use DEACON in Word Games

DEACON is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DEACON is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEACON to find 71 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEACON

What does DEACON mean?
DEACON is a noun. (Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
Is DEACON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEACON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEACON worth in Scrabble?
DEACON is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEACON?
You can make 71 words from the letters in DEACON. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DEACON?
The anagrams of DEACON (words using the exact same letters) are: ACNODE, CANOED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.