Definition
- (adjective) Quick and neat in action; skillful. “He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.”
Word stats
- Deft contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 8.
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Words starting with DEF
- deface
- defaced
- defacement
- defaces
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- defamation
- defamatory
- defame
- defamed
- defames
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- default
- defaulted
- defaulter
- defaulters
- defaulting
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Frequently asked questions
What does Deft mean?
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
How many letters are in Deft?
Deft has 4 letters.
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