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DEFICIENT
15 ptsDEFICIENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. DEFICIENT means "lacking some essential thing or quality".
adjective
Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
lacking some essential thing or quality
In a sentence: "It is deficient."
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Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DEFICIENT, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
D2
E1
F4
I1
C3
I1
E1
N1
T1
= 15
DEFICIENT Scrabble FAQ
- Is DEFICIENT a Scrabble word?
- DEFICIENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
- What does DEFICIENT mean?
- lacking some essential thing or quality
- How do you use DEFICIENT in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "It is deficient."
- How many points is DEFICIENT worth in Scrabble?
- DEFICIENT is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept DEFICIENT?
- DEFICIENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to DEFICIENT?
- In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFICIENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.