How many points is CLITICS worth in Scrabble?

CLITICS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLITICS?

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

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CLITICS

11 pts

CLITICS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. CLITICS is a noun form of clitic. CLITIC means "a word pronounced as part of a neighboring word".

Meaning & examples

noun

A morpheme that functions like a word, but never appears as an independent word, instead being always attached to a following or preceding word (or, in some cases, within a surrounding word).

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CLITICS is a noun form of clitic. CLITIC means "a word pronounced as part of a neighboring word".

In a sentence: "The clitics is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CLITIC10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

CLITICS Scrabble FAQ

Is CLITICS a Scrabble word?: CLITICS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does CLITICS mean?: CLITICS is a noun form of clitic. CLITIC means "a word pronounced as part of a neighboring word".
How do you use CLITICS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The clitics is noted."
How many points is CLITICS worth in Scrabble?: CLITICS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLITICS?: CLITICS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).