How many points is CRITIC worth in Scrabble?

CRITIC is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRITIC?

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

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

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10 pts

CRITIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CRITIC means "professional judge of any of the arts".

/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/

The art of criticism.
An essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc.
A point made to criticize something.
Example: Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

professional judge of any of the arts

In a sentence: "The critic is noted."

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

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

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

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