DEKES is a playable word

deke Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
deked, deking or dekeing, dekes
to fake an opponent out of position
19 Playable Words can be made from "DEKES"
   2-Letter Words (3 found)
   3-Letter Words (5 found)
   4-Letter Words (9 found)
   5-Letter Words (2 found)