How many points is HETEROCLITE worth in Scrabble?

HETEROCLITE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HETEROCLITE?

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

Can you add a letter to HETEROCLITE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HETEROCLITE

16 pts

HETEROCLITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. HETEROCLITE means "deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric; (in grammar) irregularly inflected".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhɛtəɹəʊklaɪt/

noun

A person who is unconventional; a maverick
(grammar) An irregularly declined or inflected word
A word whose etymological roots come from distinct, different languages or language groups.

Synonyms: free spirit, individualist, nonconformist

adjective

Deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric, abnormal.
(grammar) Being irregularly declined or inflected.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric; (in grammar) irregularly inflected

In a sentence: "It is heteroclite."

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

Back hooks

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

HETEROCLITES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

HETEROCLITE Scrabble FAQ

Is HETEROCLITE a Scrabble word?: HETEROCLITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does HETEROCLITE mean?: deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric; (in grammar) irregularly inflected
How do you use HETEROCLITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is heteroclite."
How many points is HETEROCLITE worth in Scrabble?: HETEROCLITE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HETEROCLITE?: HETEROCLITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HETEROCLITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HETEROCLITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.