How many points is MELODRAMATIC worth in Scrabble?

MELODRAMATIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELODRAMATIC?

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

Can you add a letter to MELODRAMATIC?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MELODRAMATIC

19 pts

MELODRAMATIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. MELODRAMATIC is a noun form of melodrama. MELODRAMA means "play full of extravagant action and emotion".

Meaning & examples

/ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

adjective

Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.
Example: She wrote him a melodramatic letter, threatening to kill herself.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MELODRAMATIC is a noun form of melodrama. MELODRAMA means "play full of extravagant action and emotion".

In a sentence: "The melodramatic is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MELODRAMATIC. It scores 19 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MELODRAMA14 pts

Back hooks

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

MELODRAMATICS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

MELODRAMATIC Scrabble FAQ

Is MELODRAMATIC a Scrabble word?: MELODRAMATIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does MELODRAMATIC mean?: MELODRAMATIC is a noun form of melodrama. MELODRAMA means "play full of extravagant action and emotion".
How do you use MELODRAMATIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The melodramatic is noted."
How many points is MELODRAMATIC worth in Scrabble?: MELODRAMATIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELODRAMATIC?: MELODRAMATIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELODRAMATIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELODRAMATICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.