How many points is PATHETIC worth in Scrabble?

PATHETIC is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PATHETIC?

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

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

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15 pts

PATHETIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. PATHETIC means "arousing pity".

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

Pronunciation: /pəˈθɛtɪk/

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.
Example: The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart.
Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
Example: You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic.
Expressing or showing anger; passionate.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

arousing pity

In a sentence: "It is pathetic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PATHETIC. It scores 15 points.

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

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Is PATHETIC a Scrabble word?: PATHETIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does PATHETIC mean?: arousing pity
How do you use PATHETIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is pathetic."
How many points is PATHETIC worth in Scrabble?: PATHETIC is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PATHETIC?: PATHETIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PATHETIC?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes APATHETIC. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.