DEKE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //diːk//
noun
- (ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman."Puck carriers will often use the blade of the hockey stick in timing a deke or fake (if one is used) to get around an opponent."
- (Canada, slang) A quick detour.
verb
- (Canada, slang) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
- (ice hockey) To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports."The advantage is with the shooter from fifteen to twenty feet, but if you notice a weakness, you may want to fake a shot and "deke" to goalie."
noun
- (US, slang) A member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, founded at Yale College in 1844.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DEKE'?
The word DEKE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
K5
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DEKE'?
The word DEKE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
K5
E1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.