Definition of deputy

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• deputy is a valid US Scrabble word with a point value of 12
• deputy is a valid UK Scrabble word with a point value of 12
• deputy is a valid Words With Friends word with a point value of 13

Meanings

Noun

• someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
• an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
• a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

Synonyms

• surrogate
• deputy
• deputy_sheriff
• lieutenant