Delicious

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Having a highly pleasant taste or flavour. It describes food or drink that is exceptionally enjoyable to consume.

“The restaurant served a delicious three-course meal.”

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Nine letters with unusual 'icious' ending - common suffix pattern

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Worth 12 points; the 'c' appearing twice adds scoring opportunities

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