DERELICTION
/dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of DERELICTION
Willful neglect of one's duty.
"The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience."
The act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned.
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
Is DERELICTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DERELICTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | r | e | l | i | c | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DERELICTION
100 words from the letters in DERELICTION
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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.
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