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DERELICTION

/dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of DERELICTION

noun

Willful neglect of one's duty.

"The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience."

noun

The act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned.

noun

Land gained from the water by a change of water-line.

Examples of DERELICTION in a Sentence

  • "The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DERELICTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DERELICTION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DERELICTION

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

Letter dereliction Total
Scrabble 21111131111 14
WWF 21112141112 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DERELICTION

100 words from the letters in DERELICTION

How to Use DERELICTION in Word Games

DERELICTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DERELICTION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DERELICTION

What does DERELICTION mean?
DERELICTION is a noun. Willful neglect of one's duty.
Is DERELICTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DERELICTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DERELICTION worth in Scrabble?
DERELICTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DERELICTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DERELICTION. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.