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Deficient

Yes, deficient is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does deficient mean?

adjective

  1. inadequate in amount or degree a deficient education
  2. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement insufficient funds
  3. falling short of some prescribed norm substandard housing

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for deficient

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of deficient

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFICIENT.

Words you can make from deficient

Unscramble DEFICIENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is deficient a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Deficient 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 deficient worth in Scrabble?

Deficient is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does deficient mean?

Deficient means: inadequate in amount or degree.