DECEASED
/diˈsist/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DECEASED
A dead person.
"The deceased was interred in his local churchyard."
One who has died. In property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used in US English. In criminal law, “the deceased” refers to the victim of a homicide.
No longer alive, dead
Belonging to the dead.
"The executor’s commission for winding up the deceased estate was 3.5%."
One who has died. In property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used. In criminal law, “the deceased” refers to the victim of a homicide.
Synonyms of DECEASED
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Examples of DECEASED in a Sentence
- "The deceased was interred in his local churchyard."
- "The executor’s commission for winding up the deceased estate was 3.5%."
Word Details
Is DECEASED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DECEASED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DECEASED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DECEASED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | c | e | a | s | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECEASED
71 words from the letters in DECEASED
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How to Use DECEASED in Word Games
DECEASED 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 DECEASED to find 71 additional valid words.