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Derelict

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

What does derelict mean?

noun

  1. a person without a home, job, or property
  2. a ship abandoned on the high seas

adjective

  1. worn and broken down by hard use a creaky shack
  2. forsaken by owner or inhabitants weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse
  3. failing in what duty requires derelict (or delinquent) in his duty

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for derelict

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of derelict

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DERELICT.

Words you can make from derelict

Unscramble DERELICT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is derelict a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Derelict 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 derelict worth in Scrabble?

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

What does derelict mean?

Derelict means: a person without a home, job, or property.