How many points is ARCTIC worth in Scrabble?

ARCTIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ARCTIC?

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

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

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ARCTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ARCTIC means "very cold".

(now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.
Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

very cold

In a sentence: "It is arctic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ARCTIC. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is ARCTIC a Scrabble word?: ARCTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ARCTIC mean?: very cold
How do you use ARCTIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is arctic."
How many points is ARCTIC worth in Scrabble?: ARCTIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ARCTIC?: ARCTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ARCTIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ARCTICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.