How many points is ANOREXIC worth in Scrabble?

ANOREXIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANOREXIC?

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

Can you add a letter to ANOREXIC?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TANOREXIC, ANOREXICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ANOREXIC

17 pts

ANOREXIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ANOREXIC is a noun form of anorexia. ANOREXIA means "psychological disorder characterized by fear of becoming fat and refusal to eat".

Meaning & examples

/ænəˈɹɛksɪk/

noun

Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.
A medicine which suppresses appetite.

Synonyms: anorectic

adjective

Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.
(by extension) Thin, skinny.

Synonyms: anorectic

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ANOREXIC is a noun form of anorexia. ANOREXIA means "psychological disorder characterized by fear of becoming fat and refusal to eat".

In a sentence: "The anorexic is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ANOREXIA15 pts

Front hooks

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

TANOREXIC18 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after ANOREXIC. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

ANOREXICS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ANOREXIC Scrabble FAQ

Is ANOREXIC a Scrabble word?: ANOREXIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ANOREXIC mean?: ANOREXIC is a noun form of anorexia. ANOREXIA means "psychological disorder characterized by fear of becoming fat and refusal to eat".
How do you use ANOREXIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anorexic is noted."
How many points is ANOREXIC worth in Scrabble?: ANOREXIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANOREXIC?: ANOREXIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANOREXIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TANOREXIC, ANOREXICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.