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Is DELICATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DELICATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DELICATE mean?

  1. adjective

    exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

    “a delicate violin passage”

  2. adjective

    marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

    “a surgeon's delicate touch”

  3. adjective

    easily broken or damaged or destroyed

    “a kite too delicate to fly safely”

  4. adjective

    easily hurt

    “soft hands”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DELICATE

Single letters that turn DELICATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from DELICATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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