DEADPAN
/ˈdɛdpæn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of DEADPAN
A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
Having such a face or look.
"The comedian remained deadpan."
Impassive.
In a deadpan manner.
Examples of DEADPAN in a Sentence
- "The comedian remained deadpan."
Word Details
Is DEADPAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEADPAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEADPAN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for DEADPAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | d | p | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEADPAN
50 words from the letters in DEADPAN
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How to Use DEADPAN in Word Games
DEADPAN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEADPAN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEADPAN to find 50 additional valid words.