DEAD
/diːd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of DEAD
(with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who have died.
"Have respect for the dead."
(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
"The dead of night. The dead of winter."
(usually plural) Sterile mining waste, often present as many large rocks stacked inside the workings.
To prevent by disabling; stop.
To make dead; to deaden; to deprive of life, force, or vigour.
To kill.
No longer living.
"All of my grandparents are dead."
Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
Examples of DEAD in a Sentence
- "Have respect for the dead."
- "The dead of night. The dead of winter."
- "All of my grandparents are dead."
- "He is dead to me."
Word Details
Is DEAD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEAD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DEAD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DEAD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEAD
8 words from the letters in DEAD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DEAD in Word Games
DEAD is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DEAD is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEAD to find 8 additional valid words.