DELICATESSEN
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DELICATESSEN a Scrabble word?
Yes. DELICATESSEN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
ready-to-eat food products
- a shop selling ready-to-eat food products
- ready-to-eat food products
Synonyms
deli, food shop, delicatessen food
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DELICATESSEN scores 15 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- E = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- C = 3
- A = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- S = 1
- S = 1
- E = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, D×1, E×3, I×1, L×1, N×1, S×2, T×1
Letter breakdown
Anagrams of DELICATESSEN
Similar 12-letter words
Crossword relevance
DELICATESSEN is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with D, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DELICATESSEN — ready-to-eat food products" (15 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
DELICATESSEN is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DELICATESSEN a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DELICATESSEN (noun): a shop selling ready-to-eat food products. Additional senses: ready-to-eat food products.
In standard Scrabble scoring, DELICATESSEN totals 15 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DELICATESSEN relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
DELICATESSEN is 12 letters long, begins with D, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram ACDEEEILNSST. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 12-letter entries, DELICATESSEN ranks by raw score (15 points). Anagram alternatives include DELICATENESS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include AZOXYBENZOIC, QUIZZABILITY, QUIZZICALITY, AZOXYBENZENE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DELICATESSEN carries 5 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or N are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
DELICATESSEN is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with D, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 12-letter entries like DELICATESSEN frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DELICATESSEN contains A, C, D, E, I, L, N, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d??????????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DELICATESSEN include CA, DE, IC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, E, L, I, C, A, T, S, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble delicatessen directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 15 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DELICATESSEN as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DELICATESSEN — ready-to-eat food products" (15 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DELICATESSEN a valid Scrabble word?
- DELICATESSEN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DELICATESSEN worth in Scrabble?
- DELICATESSEN is worth 15 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: ready-to-eat food products. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DELICATESSEN mean?
- DELICATESSEN (noun): a shop selling ready-to-eat food products. Additional senses: ready-to-eat food products. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DELICATESSEN?
- DELICATESSEN scores 15 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 12-letter words.
- Does DELICATESSEN have anagrams?
- Yes. DELICATESSEN has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in DELICATESSEN?
- DELICATESSEN has 12 letters, starts with D, ends with N, and uses the alphagram ACDEEEILNSST (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DELICATESSEN?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 12-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DELICATESSEN. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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