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Negligence

Yes, negligence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does negligence mean?

noun

  1. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
  2. the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for negligence

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of negligence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NEGLIGENCE.

Words you can make from negligence

Unscramble NEGLIGENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is negligence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Negligence 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 negligence worth in Scrabble?

Negligence is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does negligence mean?

Negligence means: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.