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Is DILIGENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DILIGENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DILIGENCE mean?

  1. noun

    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

  2. noun

    persevering determination to perform a task

    “his diligence won him quick promotions”

  3. noun

    a diligent effort

    “it is a job requiring serious application”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
17
Letters
9

D (2) + I (1) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 13 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 DILIGENCE

Single letters that turn DILIGENCE 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 DILIGENCE

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Words you can make from DILIGENCE

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