DELUGE
/ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DELUGE
A great flood or rain.
"The deluge continued for hours, drenching the land and slowing traffic to a halt."
An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.
"The rock concert was a deluge of sound."
(military engineering) A damage control system on navy warships which is activated by excessive temperature within the Vertical Launching System.
To flood with water.
"Some areas were deluged with a month's worth of rain in 24 hours."
To overwhelm.
"After the announcement, they were deluged with requests for more information."
Examples of DELUGE in a Sentence
- "The deluge continued for hours, drenching the land and slowing traffic to a halt."
- "The rock concert was a deluge of sound."
- "Some areas were deluged with a month's worth of rain in 24 hours."
- "After the announcement, they were deluged with requests for more information."
Word Details
Is DELUGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DELUGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DELUGE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DELUGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | l | u | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELUGE
45 words from the letters in DELUGE
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How to Use DELUGE in Word Games
DELUGE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DELUGE 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 DELUGE to find 45 additional valid words.