How many points is DILATORY worth in Scrabble?

DILATORY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DILATORY?

DILATORY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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DILATORY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. DILATORY means "tending to delay".

/ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/

Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
Example: a dilatory strategy
Slow or tardy.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

tending to delay

In a sentence: "It is dilatory."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DILATORY. It scores 12 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DILATORY, without blank tiles.

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Is DILATORY a Scrabble word?: DILATORY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does DILATORY mean?: tending to delay
How do you use DILATORY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is dilatory."
How many points is DILATORY worth in Scrabble?: DILATORY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DILATORY?: DILATORY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).