How many points is CATEGORICAL worth in Scrabble?

CATEGORICAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATEGORICAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CATEGORICAL

16 pts

CATEGORICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. CATEGORICAL is a adjective form of absolute. ABSOLUTE means "free from restriction".

Meaning & examples

/ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/

noun

A categorical proposition.

adjective

Absolute; having no exception.
Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.

Synonyms: absolute, categoric, unconditional

Antonyms: conditional, exceptional, hypothetical, relative

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CATEGORICAL is a adjective form of absolute. ABSOLUTE means "free from restriction".

In a sentence: "It is categorical."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CATEGORICAL. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ABSOLUTE10 pts

Related words

CATEGORICALLY21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

CATEGORICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is CATEGORICAL a Scrabble word?: CATEGORICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does CATEGORICAL mean?: CATEGORICAL is a adjective form of absolute. ABSOLUTE means "free from restriction".
How do you use CATEGORICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is categorical."
How many points is CATEGORICAL worth in Scrabble?: CATEGORICAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATEGORICAL?: CATEGORICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).