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DEFICIT

7 letters · 3 syllables

D 2/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
I 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of DEFICIT

DEFICIT is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is DEFICIT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEFICIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEFICIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for DEFICIT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter deficit Total
Scrabble 2141311 13
WWF 2141411 14

How to Use DEFICIT in Word Games

DEFICIT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEFICIT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFICIT to find 48 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEFICIT

What does DEFICIT mean?
DEFICIT is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DEFICIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFICIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFICIT worth in Scrabble?
DEFICIT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFICIT?
You can make 48 words from the letters in DEFICIT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.