DEACON
/ˈdiːkən/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DEACON
(Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
(Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
Free Churches: A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.
For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
(animal husbandry) To kill a calf shortly after birth.
To place fresh fruit at the top of a barrel or other container, with spoiled or imperfect fruit hidden beneath.
Word Details
Is DEACON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEACON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | a | c | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEACON
71 words from the letters in DEACON
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.