derelict
ADJECTIVENOUN
/dɛrəlɪkt/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
derelict is a valid 8-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1R1E1L1I1C3T1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING
What does derelict mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Failing in what duty requires.
“derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”
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2
In deplorable condition.
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3
Forsaken by owner or inhabitants.
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4
Worn and broken down by hard use.
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NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A ship abandoned on the high seas.
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BROADER
2
A person without a home, job, or property.
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