How many points is CRITERIA worth in Scrabble?

CRITERIA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRITERIA?

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

Can you add a letter to CRITERIA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRITERIA

10 pts

CRITERIA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CRITERIA is a noun form of criterion. CRITERION means "a standard of judgment".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CRITERIA is a noun form of criterion. CRITERION means "a standard of judgment".

In a sentence: "The criteria is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CRITERIA. It scores 10 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CRITERION11 pts

Back hooks

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

CRITERIAL11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

CRITERIA Scrabble FAQ

Is CRITERIA a Scrabble word?: CRITERIA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CRITERIA mean?: CRITERIA is a noun form of criterion. CRITERION means "a standard of judgment".
How do you use CRITERIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The criteria is noted."
How many points is CRITERIA worth in Scrabble?: CRITERIA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRITERIA?: CRITERIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRITERIA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRITERIAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.