Is DELIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DELIGHT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DELIGHT mean?
- noun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
“his delight to see her was obvious to all”
- verb
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
“These colors please the senses”
- verb
take delight in
“he delights in his granddaughter”
- noun
something or someone that provides a source of happiness
“a joy to behold”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) = 12 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 DELIGHT
Single letters that turn DELIGHT 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
Anagrams of DELIGHT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DELIGHT
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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