DELICATE is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. DELICATE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DELICATE?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 43 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DELICATE is to know. It scores 11 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 7.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DELICATE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
delicatesChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DELICATE scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in DELICATE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 2 | 12 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so DELICATE has to be built on the board across turns.
What does DELICATE mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Fine, light or easily harmed, whether in structure, flavour or health.
Lace, glassware and a tender situation can all be delicate, since each calls for careful handling. In cooking the word praises a flavour that is subtle rather than strong, and in medicine it hints at a weak constitution.
How DELICATE is used
Delicate suits both physical things and sensitive matters such as a delicate negotiation.
- She wrapped the delicate vase in three layers of paper.
- The sauce has a delicate flavour of lemon and herbs.
- Talks between the two sides remain at a delicate stage.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DELICATE and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with DELICATE
6 longer words begin with DELICATE.
Shorter words from the letters in DELICATE
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Common questions about DELICATE
- Is DELICATE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DELICATE, where it scores 13 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DELICATE worth?
- DELICATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DELICATE mean?
- Fine, light or easily harmed, whether in structure, flavour or health.
- What letters can be added to DELICATE?
- DELICATE takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of DELICATE:
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