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Is NEGLIGENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NEGLIGENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NEGLIGENCE mean?

  1. noun

    failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

  2. noun

    the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

N (1) + E (1) + G (2) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 14 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 NEGLIGENCE

Single letters that turn NEGLIGENCE 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

Words you can make from NEGLIGENCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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