1noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
01 Word definition
deputy
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is DEPUTY a word?
Yes. DEPUTY is a 6-letter noun. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-P-U-T-YHow do you spell DEPUTY?
DEPUTY contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with Y.
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2noun
an assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗deputy sherifflieutenant
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEPUTY spelled?
D1E2P3U4T5Y6
03 Word-game status
Can you play DEPUTY?
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About DEPUTY.
How do you spell DEPUTY?
DEPUTY is spelled D-E-P-U-T-Y. It contains 6 letters.