How many points is PESSIMISTIC worth in Scrabble?

PESSIMISTIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PESSIMISTIC?

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

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PESSIMISTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. PESSIMISTIC means "inclined to pessimism".

/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/

Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
Example: a pessimistic view of the future
Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
Example: a pessimistic estimate
Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.
Example: pessimistic concurrency; pessimistic locking

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

inclined to pessimism

In a sentence: "It is pessimistic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PESSIMISTIC. It scores 17 points.

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Is PESSIMISTIC a Scrabble word?: PESSIMISTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does PESSIMISTIC mean?: inclined to pessimism
How do you use PESSIMISTIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is pessimistic."
How many points is PESSIMISTIC worth in Scrabble?: PESSIMISTIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PESSIMISTIC?: PESSIMISTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).