derech

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
12
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/
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/ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/ · /-ɪx/

Definition of derech

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (Judaism, uncountable)The path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.
    “You see, I had gone off the derech--off the path. To complete my self-determination, to live an authentic life, I would have to leave the community, the most egregious offense imaginable.”

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew דרך.

Anagrams of derech

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