Deputy

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A person appointed to act as a substitute for another in their absence. An assistant with authority to act for a superior.

“The deputy sheriff responded to the emergency call.”

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Contains U, Y, E with D, P, T.

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Worth 12 points; Y and P provide good point values.

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