Dele

4 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

A proofreading term meaning to delete a letter, word, or passage.

“The editor marked a dele next to the redundant paragraph.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

de·le

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Dele" repeats a letter (3 unique of 4), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Dele" is worth 5 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Dele

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “dele” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cele dale debe deke delf deli dell dels dely deme dene depe dere deve dole fele hele

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “dele”.

bedel bleed debel dekle deled deles delve depel devel edile elder elide elude glede gleed leden ledge leeds lesed medle neeld wedel

Longer words starting with Dele

Words that begin with “dele”.

deled deles delete deleted delegation

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