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Delinquent

Yes, delinquent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does delinquent mean?

noun

  1. a young offender

adjective

  1. guilty of a misdeed delinquent minors
  2. failing in what duty requires derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
  3. past due; not paid at the scheduled time an overdue installment

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for delinquent

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of delinquent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DELINQUENT.

Words you can make from delinquent

Unscramble DELINQUENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is delinquent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Delinquent 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 delinquent worth in Scrabble?

Delinquent is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does delinquent mean?

Delinquent means: a young offender.