Yes, DE is a valid word.DE is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means of or from (used in names).
DE in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Two-letter words like DE are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, DE forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for DE
DE takes 1 front hook and 8 back hooks.
Front hooks: ODE
Back hooks: DEB, DEE, DEL, DEN, DEV, DEW, DEX, DEY
Anagrams and words inside DE
Its letters also spell ED.
Longer words that start or end with DE
Our dictionary has 3,752 longer words that begin with DE and 702 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is PHOSPHOGLYCERALDEHYDE at 45 Scrabble points.
Starting with DE:
DEB, DEE, DEL, DEN, DEV, DEW, DEX, DEY, DEAD, DEAF, DEAL, DEAN, DEAR, DEBS, DEBT, DECK, DECO, DEED, DEEM, DEEP, DEER, DEES, DEET, DEFI and 3,728 more
Ending with DE:
ODE, AIDE, BADE, BIDE, BODE, CADE, CEDE, CODE, DUDE, EIDE, FADE, GUDE, HADE, HIDE, JADE, LADE, LODE, LUDE, MADE, MODE, NIDE, NODE, NUDE, REDE and 678 more
Frequently asked questions
Is DE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DE is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does DE mean?
DE means of or from (used in names).
How many points is DE worth?
DE is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to DE?
DE takes 1 front hook and 8 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: ODE, DEB, DEE, DEL, DEN, DEV.