Word Unscrambler Logo unscramble.

DELUGE

/ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
L 1/2
U 1/2
G 2/3
E 1/1

Definition of DELUGE

noun

A great flood or rain.

"The deluge continued for hours, drenching the land and slowing traffic to a halt."

noun

An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.

"The rock concert was a deluge of sound."

noun

(military engineering) A damage control system on navy warships which is activated by excessive temperature within the Vertical Launching System.

verb

To flood with water.

"Some areas were deluged with a month's worth of rain in 24 hours."

verb

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

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is DELUGE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 deluge Total
Scrabble 211121 8
WWF 212231 11

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DELUGE

What does DELUGE mean?
DELUGE is a noun. A great flood or rain.
Is DELUGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DELUGE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DELUGE worth in Scrabble?
DELUGE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DELUGE?
You can make 45 words from the letters in DELUGE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.