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Is DELINQUENCY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DELINQUENCY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DELINQUENCY mean?

  1. noun

    nonpayment of a debt when due

  2. noun

    a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

    “he inherited his delinquency from his father”

  3. noun

    an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

26

Scrabble

30

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + Y (4) = 26 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 DELINQUENCY

DELINQUENCY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from DELINQUENCY

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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