How many points is ACADEMICAL worth in Scrabble?

ACADEMICAL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACADEMICAL?

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

Can you add a letter to ACADEMICAL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACADEMICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ACADEMICAL

17 pts

ACADEMICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. ACADEMICAL means "pertaining to academia. ACADEMIA means "scholastic life or environment".".

Meaning & examples

/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kl̩/

noun

Academic dress, consisting of a cap and gown.

adjective

Belonging to the school of Plato; believing in Plato's philosophy; sceptical .
Pertaining to a university or other form of higher education.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to academia. ACADEMIA means "scholastic life or environment".

In a sentence: "It is academical."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ACADEMICAL. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ACADEMIA13 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after ACADEMICAL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

ACADEMICALS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ACADEMICAL, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 17

ACADEMICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is ACADEMICAL a Scrabble word?: ACADEMICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does ACADEMICAL mean?: pertaining to academia. ACADEMIA means "scholastic life or environment".
How do you use ACADEMICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is academical."
How many points is ACADEMICAL worth in Scrabble?: ACADEMICAL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACADEMICAL?: ACADEMICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ACADEMICAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACADEMICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.