How many points is POETIC worth in Scrabble?

POETIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POETIC?

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

Can you add a letter to POETIC?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POETIC

10 pts

POETIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. POETIC means "pertaining to poetry. POETRY means "literary work in metrical form".".

Meaning & examples

/poʊˈɛtɪk/

adjective

Relating to poetry.
Example: Iambics are one form of poetic meter.
Characteristic of poets; romantic, imaginative, etc.
Connecting to the soul of the beholder.

Antonyms: prosaic

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to poetry. POETRY means "literary work in metrical form".

In a sentence: "It is poetic."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

POETRY11 pts

Back hooks

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

POETICS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

POETIC Scrabble FAQ

Is POETIC a Scrabble word?: POETIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does POETIC mean?: pertaining to poetry. POETRY means "literary work in metrical form".
How do you use POETIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is poetic."
How many points is POETIC worth in Scrabble?: POETIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POETIC?: POETIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POETIC?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes POETICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.