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DEADBEAT

/ˈdɛdbiːt/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
B 3/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
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Definition of DEADBEAT

noun

A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.

noun

A person who defaults on debts.

adjective

(of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation

adjective

Defaulting on one's debts

adjective

Defeated or exhausted

Synonyms of DEADBEAT

Words with similar meaning

shirker welcher

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is DEADBEAT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: DEADBEAT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEADBEAT

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

Letter deadbeat Total
Scrabble 21123111 12
WWF 21124111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEADBEAT

67 words from the letters in DEADBEAT

7-letter words

debated 11/12 USUKWWF

6-letter words

beaded 10/11 USUKWWF debted 10/11 UK abated 9/10 USUKWWF debate 9/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

bedad 9/10 UK baaed 8/9 USUKWWF bated 8/9 USUKWWF abate 7/8 USUKWWF dated 7/7 USUKWWF teade 6/6 UK teaed 6/6 UK

4-letter words

abed 7/8 USUKWWF bade 7/8 USUKWWF bead 7/8 USUKWWF bede 7/8 UK debt 7/8 USUKWWF dada 6/6 USUKWWF dead 6/6 USUKWWF deed 6/6 USUKWWF abet 6/7 USUKWWF bate 6/7 USUKWWF beat 6/7 USUKWWF beta 6/7 USUKWWF beet 6/7 USUKWWF bete 6/7 UK data 5/5 USUKWWF date 5/5 USUKWWF tead 5/5 UK deet 5/5 USUKWWF teed 5/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

bad 6/7 USUKWWF dab 6/7 USUKWWF bed 6/7 USUKWWF deb 6/7 USUKWWF aba 5/6 USUKWWF baa 5/6 USUKWWF add 5/5 USUKWWF dad 5/5 USUKWWF bee 5/6 USUKWWF bat 5/6 USUKWWF tab 5/6 USUKWWF bet 5/6 USUKWWF dae 4/4 UK dee 4/4 USUKWWF tad 4/4 USUKWWF ted 4/4 USUKWWF ate 3/3 USUKWWF eat 3/3 USUKWWF eta 3/3 USUKWWF tae 3/3 USUKWWF tea 3/3 USUKWWF tee 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

db 5/6 UK ab 4/5 USWWF ba 4/5 USUKWWF be 4/5 USUKWWF ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF aa 2/2 USWWF ae 2/2 USWWF at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK

How to Use DEADBEAT in Word Games

DEADBEAT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEADBEAT to find 67 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEADBEAT

What does DEADBEAT mean?
DEADBEAT is a noun. A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
Is DEADBEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEADBEAT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEADBEAT worth in Scrabble?
DEADBEAT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEADBEAT?
You can make 67 words from the letters in DEADBEAT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEADBEAT?
Synonyms of DEADBEAT include: shirker, welcher. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.