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DELICATELY

/ˈdɛlɪkətli/

10 letters · 5 syllables · adverb

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Definition of DELICATELY

adverb

In a delicate manner; exquisitely.

"The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes."

adverb

Tactfully.

"He approached the main subject delicately."

Examples of DELICATELY in a Sentence

  • "The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes."
  • "He approached the main subject delicately."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
5
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is DELICATELY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: DELICATELY uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DELICATELY

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

Letter delicately Total
Scrabble 2111311114 16
WWF 2121411123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELICATELY

100 words from the letters in DELICATELY

How to Use DELICATELY in Word Games

DELICATELY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DELICATELY

What does DELICATELY mean?
DELICATELY is a adverb. In a delicate manner; exquisitely.
Is DELICATELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DELICATELY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DELICATELY worth in Scrabble?
DELICATELY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from DELICATELY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DELICATELY. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.