DEANS
/diːnz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DEANS
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
The senior member of some group of people.
To serve as a dean.
To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.
(chiefly in place names) A hill.
Word Details
Is DEANS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEANS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEANS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEANS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEANS
51 words from the letters in DEANS
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How to Use DEANS in Word Games
DEANS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DEANS 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 DEANS to find 51 additional valid words.