How many points is ACROSTIC worth in Scrabble?

ACROSTIC is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACROSTIC?

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

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ACROSTIC

12 pts

ACROSTIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ACROSTIC means "a poem in which certain letters taken in order form a word or phrase".

Meaning & examples

/əˈkɹɑstɪk/

Pronunciation: /əˈkɹɒstɪk/

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noun

A poem or other text in which certain letters, often the first in each line, spell out a name or message.
A poem in Hebrew in which successive lines or verses start with consecutive letters of the alphabet.
A kind of word puzzle, the solution of which forms an anagram of a quotation, and their initials often forming the name of its author.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a poem in which certain letters taken in order form a word or phrase

In a sentence: "The acrostic is noted."

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Word forms

ACROSTICS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

ACROSTIC Scrabble FAQ

Is ACROSTIC a Scrabble word?: ACROSTIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ACROSTIC mean?: a poem in which certain letters taken in order form a word or phrase
How do you use ACROSTIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The acrostic is noted."
How many points is ACROSTIC worth in Scrabble?: ACROSTIC is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACROSTIC?: ACROSTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).