How many points is ACADEMIC worth in Scrabble?

ACADEMIC is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACADEMIC?

ACADEMIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ACADEMIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. ACADEMIC means "a college student or teacher".

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

(usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.
A senior member of an academy, college, or university; a person who attends an academy; a person engaged in scholarly pursuits; one who is academic in practice.
A member of the Academy; an academician.

Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato
Example: the academic sect or philosophy
Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning; also a scholarly society or organization.
Theoretical or speculative; abstract; scholarly, literary or classical, in distinction to practical or vocational
Example: I have always had an academic interest in hacking.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a college student or teacher

In a sentence: "The academic is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ACADEMIC. It scores 15 points.

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Is ACADEMIC a Scrabble word?: ACADEMIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does ACADEMIC mean?: a college student or teacher
How do you use ACADEMIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The academic is noted."
How many points is ACADEMIC worth in Scrabble?: ACADEMIC is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACADEMIC?: ACADEMIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).