How many points is PHATIC worth in Scrabble?

PHATIC is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PHATIC?

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

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13 pts

PHATIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. PHATIC means "sharing feelings rather than ideas".

/ˈfætɪk/

Pertaining to words used to convey any kind of social relationship, e.g., polite mood, rather than meaning; for example, "How are you?" is often not a literal question but is said only as a greeting. (Similarly, a response such as "Fine" is often not an accurate answer, but merely an acknowledgement of the greeting.)

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

sharing feelings rather than ideas

In a sentence: "It is phatic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PHATIC. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is PHATIC a Scrabble word?: PHATIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does PHATIC mean?: sharing feelings rather than ideas
How do you use PHATIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is phatic."
How many points is PHATIC worth in Scrabble?: PHATIC is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PHATIC?: PHATIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).