How many points is ENDEMIC worth in Scrabble?

ENDEMIC is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENDEMIC?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

ENDEMIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ENDEMIC means "present within a particular area or group of people".

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/

Pronunciation

An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.

Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
Example: The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers.
(especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.
Example: Kangaroos are endemic to Australia.
(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.
Example: Malaria is endemic to the tropics.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

present within a particular area or group of people

In a sentence: "It is endemic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ENDEMIC. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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