DEACON
/ˈdiːkən/
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DEACON
noun
- (Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
- (Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
verb
- For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
- (animal husbandry) To kill a calf shortly after birth.
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Anagrams of DEACON
acnode9
canoed9
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About the word DEACON
Is "DEACON" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DEACON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DEACON" worth?
In Scrabble, "DEACON" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "DEACON" mean?
(Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
What are the anagrams of "DEACON"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as DEACON: ACNODE, CANOED.