How many points is CATHARTIC worth in Scrabble?

CATHARTIC is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATHARTIC?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

CATHARTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CATHARTIC means "causing catharsis".

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

causing catharsis

In a sentence: "It is cathartic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CATHARTIC. It scores 16 points.

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

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

= 16

Is CATHARTIC a Scrabble word?: CATHARTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CATHARTIC mean?: causing catharsis
How do you use CATHARTIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is cathartic."
How many points is CATHARTIC worth in Scrabble?: CATHARTIC is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATHARTIC?: CATHARTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CATHARTIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CATHARTICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.