Play DELETES Strategically

54 valid words • Unscramble DELETES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DELETES

Best Short Plays
DEES (5pt)DEET (5pt)DELE (5pt)DELS (5pt)ELDS (5pt)SEED (5pt)SLED (5pt)TEDS (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DELETES (8pt)SLEETED (8pt)STEELED (8pt)DELETE (7pt)ELDEST (7pt)SEELED (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 8 pts
WWF: 9 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 54 Words

7-letter 3 words Best: DELETES (8pt)

DELETES8ptSLEETED8ptSTEELED8pt

6-letter 3 words Best: DELETE (7pt)

DELETE7ptELDEST7ptSEELED7pt

5-letter 9 words Best: DEETS (6pt)

DEETS6ptDELES6ptSTEED6ptLEETS5ptSLEET5ptSTEEL5ptSTELE5ptTEELS5ptTELES5pt

4-letter 20 words Best: DEES (5pt)

DEES5ptDEET5ptDELE5ptDELS5ptELDS5ptSEED5ptSLED5ptTEDS5ptTEED5ptEELS4ptELSE4ptLEES4ptLEET4ptLEST4ptLETS4ptSEEL4ptTEEL4ptTEES4ptTELE4ptTELS4pt

3-letter 14 words Best: DEE (4pt)

DEE4ptDEL4ptELD4ptLED4ptTED4ptEEL3ptELS3ptLEE3ptLET3ptSEE3ptSEL3ptSET3ptTEE3ptTEL3pt

2-letter 5 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptED3ptEL2ptES2ptET2pt

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About the Word DELETES

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 8 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 9 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 54

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DELETES in Scrabble?
Play DELETES directly for 8 points, or use its letters to form 54 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DELETES between Scrabble and WWF?
DELETES scores 8 pts in Scrabble and 9 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DELETES?
DEES (5 pts) is a strong short play from DELETES.

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