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DERELICTS

(noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Derelicts.

Derelicts - as a noun

A person without a home, job, or property

A ship abandoned on the high seas

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abandoned ship

Derelicts - as an adjective satellite

Worn and broken down by hard use

Example: "A creaky shack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creaky15decrepit13flea-bittenrun-downwoebegone15

Forsaken by owner or inhabitants

Example: "Weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abandoned13deserted10

Failing in what duty requires

Example: "Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delinquent20neglectful16remiss8

In deplorable condition

Example: "A street of bedraggled tenements"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedraggled16broken-downdilapidated16ramshackle21tatterdemalion17tumble-down

Example Sentences

"The city is filled with derelicts who sleep on park benches."
"The shipyard was littered with abandoned derelicts."
"The old factory attracted derelicts looking for shelter."
"The police found several derelicts living in the vacant building."
"The park is often frequented by derelicts at night."
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Word Game Points

Is DERELICTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, derelicts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DERELICTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DERELICTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, derelicts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DERELICTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DERELICTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, derelicts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DERELICTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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