deputy: meaning and words from its letters
6 letters · 12 letter points · starts with D · ends with Y
Meaning of deputy
noun
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
Example: the deputy of a prince
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
Example: The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.
The name for a member of legislature in some countries. A member of the French National Assembly.
- Ireland, capitalized, often
The name for a member of legislature in some countries. A member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.
Example: Eamon Ryan is a deputy in the Dáil.
Listed forms: deputies, deputee.
Source: Wiktionary — deputy.
verb
- informal, nonstandard
to deputise
Listed forms: deputies, deputying, deputied, deputee.
Source: Wiktionary — deputy.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for deputy.
noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
- deputy sheriff
noun
an assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
noun
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is deputy in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of deputy
D(2) + E(1) + P(3) + U(1) + T(1) + Y(4) = 12 points.
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Anagrams of deputy
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
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Shorter words from deputy
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