How many points is PROSTHETIC worth in Scrabble?

PROSTHETIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROSTHETIC?

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

Can you add a letter to PROSTHETIC?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PROSTHETIC

17 pts

PROSTHETIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PROSTHETIC is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/

noun

An artificial replacement for part of the body; a prosthesis, prosthetic device.
An addition to an actor etc.'s body as part of a costume, intended to transform the person's appearance.

adjective

Artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PROSTHETIC is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "It is prosthetic."

Share PROSTHETIC

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

Related words

PROSTHETICALLY24 pts

Back hooks

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

PROSTHETICS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

PROSTHETIC Scrabble FAQ

Is PROSTHETIC a Scrabble word?: PROSTHETIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PROSTHETIC mean?: PROSTHETIC is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PROSTHETIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is prosthetic."
How many points is PROSTHETIC worth in Scrabble?: PROSTHETIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROSTHETIC?: PROSTHETIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROSTHETIC?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROSTHETICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.