Is Delicate a Scrabble Word? Yes

Yes, "Delicate" is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. The tiles in the word are worth 2 points for the letter D, 1 point for each of the letters E, L, I, A, and both Es, and 3 points for the letter C and T.


Definition for the word Delicate.

  • difficult to handle; requiring great tact (adjective)
    "delicate negotiations with the big powers"
  • easily broken or damaged or destroyed (adjective)
    "a kite too delicate to fly safely"
  • easily hurt (adjective)
    "a baby's delicate skin"
  • developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety (adjective)
  • exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury (adjective)
    "a delicate violin passage"
  • marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique (adjective)
    "a surgeon's delicate touch"
  • of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely (adjective)
    "almost undetectable with even the most delicate instruments"

Is Delicate a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes Delicate is a valid Scrabble word.


Scrabble Point Value of Delicate: 11 Points
Words with Friends Point Value of Delicate: 13 Points


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