How many points is ITALIC worth in Scrabble?

ITALIC is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ITALIC?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

ITALIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ITALIC means "(of printing type) sloping to the right".

/ɪˈtælɪk/

A typeface in which the letters slant to the right.
An oblique handwriting style, such as used by Italian calligraphers of the Renaissance.

(of a typeface or font) Designed to resemble a handwriting style developed in Italy in the 16th century.
(of a typeface or font) Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.
Example: The text was impossible to read: every other word was underlined or in a bold or italic font.

Antonyms: upright

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(of printing type) sloping to the right

In a sentence: "It is italic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ITALIC. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is ITALIC a Scrabble word?: ITALIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ITALIC mean?: (of printing type) sloping to the right
How do you use ITALIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is italic."
How many points is ITALIC worth in Scrabble?: ITALIC is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ITALIC?: ITALIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ITALIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ITALICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.