How many points is MELANCHOLIC worth in Scrabble?

MELANCHOLIC is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELANCHOLIC?

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

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

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20 pts

MELANCHOLIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. MELANCHOLIC means "subject to melancholy".

Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

subject to melancholy

In a sentence: "It is melancholic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MELANCHOLIC. It scores 20 points.

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

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

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Is MELANCHOLIC a Scrabble word?: MELANCHOLIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does MELANCHOLIC mean?: subject to melancholy
How do you use MELANCHOLIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is melancholic."
How many points is MELANCHOLIC worth in Scrabble?: MELANCHOLIC is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELANCHOLIC?: MELANCHOLIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELANCHOLIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELANCHOLICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.