How many points is HYGIENIC worth in Scrabble?

HYGIENIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HYGIENIC?

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

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

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17 pts

HYGIENIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. HYGIENIC means "pertaining to hygienes".

/haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Pronunciation: /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.
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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

pertaining to hygienes

In a sentence: "It is hygienic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HYGIENIC. It scores 17 points.

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

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Is HYGIENIC a Scrabble word?: HYGIENIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does HYGIENIC mean?: pertaining to hygienes
How do you use HYGIENIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is hygienic."
How many points is HYGIENIC worth in Scrabble?: HYGIENIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYGIENIC?: HYGIENIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HYGIENIC?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HYGIENICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.