How many points is POLITICAL worth in Scrabble?

POLITICAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLITICAL?

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

Can you add a letter to POLITICAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POLITICAL

13 pts

POLITICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. POLITICAL means "pertaining to politics. POLITICS means "the art or science of government".".

Meaning & examples

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

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noun

A political agent or officer.
A publication focusing on politics.

adjective

Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
Example: Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition.
Concerning a polity or its administrative components.
Example: Good political staff is hard to find, they may neither be ambitious and corrupted by power nor tempted by private sector careers.
Motivated, especially inappropriately, by political (electoral or other party political) calculation.
Example: “The Court invalidates Minnesota’s political apparel ban based on its inability to define the term ‘political'”

Synonyms: politic

Antonyms: non-political, nonpolitical

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to politics. POLITICS means "the art or science of government".

In a sentence: "It is political."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

POLITICS12 pts

Related words

POLITICALLY18 pts

Front hooks

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

APOLITICAL14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

POLITICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is POLITICAL a Scrabble word?: POLITICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does POLITICAL mean?: pertaining to politics. POLITICS means "the art or science of government".
How do you use POLITICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is political."
How many points is POLITICAL worth in Scrabble?: POLITICAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLITICAL?: POLITICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLITICAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes APOLITICAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.