How many points is ESOTERIC worth in Scrabble?

ESOTERIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESOTERIC?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

ESOTERIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. ESOTERIC means "designed for a select few".

/ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/

Pronunciation

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Example: The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I’d need a degree in engineering just to understand it!
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
Confidential; private.
Example: an esoteric meeting

Antonyms: exoteric

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

designed for a select few

In a sentence: "It is esoteric."

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

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

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

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Is ESOTERIC a Scrabble word?: ESOTERIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does ESOTERIC mean?: designed for a select few
How do you use ESOTERIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is esoteric."
How many points is ESOTERIC worth in Scrabble?: ESOTERIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESOTERIC?: ESOTERIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ESOTERIC?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESOTERICA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.