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Deficiency

Yes, deficiency is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does deficiency mean?

noun

  1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
  2. lack of an adequate quantity or number the inadequacy of unemployment benefits

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for deficiency

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of deficiency

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFICIENCY.

Words you can make from deficiency

Unscramble DEFICIENCY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is deficiency a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Deficiency is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is deficiency worth in Scrabble?

Deficiency is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does deficiency mean?

Deficiency means: the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.