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Is DELINQUENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DELINQUENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DELINQUENT mean?

  1. noun

    a young offender

  2. adjective

    guilty of a misdeed

    “delinquent minors”

  3. adjective

    failing in what duty requires

    “derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”

  4. adjective

    past due; not paid at the scheduled time

    “an overdue installment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 20 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 DELINQUENT

Single letters that turn DELINQUENT 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

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