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CRITICAL

12 pts

CRITICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CRITICAL means "critic".

0/15 letters

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

critic

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Add one letter before CRITICAL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

C3
R1
I1
T1
I1
C3
A1
L1
= 12

CRITICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is CRITICAL a Scrabble word?
CRITICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is CRITICAL worth in Scrabble?
CRITICAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRITICAL?
CRITICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRITICAL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACRITICAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.