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Delicate

Yes, delicate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does delicate mean?

adjective

  1. exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury a delicate violin passage
  2. marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique a surgeon's delicate touch
  3. easily broken or damaged or destroyed a kite too delicate to fly safely

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for delicate

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of delicate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DELICATE.

Words you can make from delicate

Unscramble DELICATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is delicate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Delicate 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 delicate worth in Scrabble?

Delicate is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does delicate mean?

Delicate means: exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury.