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Updated June 2026
To handle or take action regarding something; to distribute cards.
“I need to deal with this problem immediately.”
/diːl/
Good vowel combination with D, E, A, L.
Worth 5 points, versatile word for connections.
Change a single letter of “deal” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “deal”.
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