DEADLY
6-letter word
DEADLY is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEADLY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEADLY has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DEADLY Mean?
as if dead
causing or capable of causing death
DEADLY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEADLY — Word Stats
Is DEADLY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEADLY scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 11 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEADLY are Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEADLY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEADLY scores 11 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEADLY scores 11 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is DEADLY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEADLY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEADLY has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DEADLY's letters: ADDLE · DEADY · DEDAL · DELAY · LADED · LAYED
Is DEADLY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEADLY is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DEADLY:
D__________YD____Y Is DEADLY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEADLY is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From DEADLY
Shorter words hidden in DEADLY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for DEADLY — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEADLY
Is DEADLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEADLY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEADLY in Scrabble?
DEADLY scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 11 points.
Is DEADLY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEADLY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 11 points.
What does DEADLY mean?
DEADLY: as if dead
Can DEADLY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEADLY has 6 letters.
What words can you make from DEADLY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEADLY's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEADLY have any anagrams?
No. DEADLY has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEADLY in the dictionary?
Yes. DEADLY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.