01 Word definition

deaf

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is DEAF a word?

Yes. DEAF is a 4-letter noun. people who have severe hearing impairments Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DEAF?

D-E-A-F

DEAF contains 4 letters, begins with D, and ends with F.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. people who have severe hearing impairments

    many of the deaf use sign language

2adjective

  1. lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DEAF spelled?

D1E2A3F4
Starts withDEAFirst 3 letters
Ends withEAFLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play DEAF?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About DEAF.

How do you spell DEAF?

DEAF is spelled D-E-A-F. It contains 4 letters.