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TECTONIC

12 pts

TECTONIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. TECTONIC means "pertaining to construction".

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to construction

In a sentence: "It is tectonic."

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

Letter Values

T1
E1
C3
T1
O1
N1
I1
C3
= 12

TECTONIC Scrabble FAQ

Is TECTONIC a Scrabble word?
TECTONIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does TECTONIC mean?
pertaining to construction
How do you use TECTONIC in a sentence?
In a sentence: "It is tectonic."
How many points is TECTONIC worth in Scrabble?
TECTONIC is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TECTONIC?
TECTONIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TECTONIC?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TECTONICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.