How many points is POLEMIC worth in Scrabble?

POLEMIC is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLEMIC?

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

Can you add a letter to POLEMIC?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POLEMIC

13 pts

POLEMIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. POLEMIC means "fierce attack on or defence of a particular opinion, belief, etc".

Meaning & examples

/pəˈlɛmɪk/

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɛmɪk/

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noun

A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.
An argument or controversy.
A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Synonyms: controversialist, disputant, polemicist, harangue, philippic, rant, screed, tirade

adjective

Having the characteristics of a polemic.

Synonyms: polemical

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

fierce attack on or defence of a particular opinion, belief, etc

In a sentence: "The polemic is noted."

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Back hooks

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POLEMICS14 pts

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Letter Values

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POLEMIC Scrabble FAQ

Is POLEMIC a Scrabble word?: POLEMIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does POLEMIC mean?: fierce attack on or defence of a particular opinion, belief, etc
How do you use POLEMIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The polemic is noted."
How many points is POLEMIC worth in Scrabble?: POLEMIC is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLEMIC?: POLEMIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLEMIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POLEMICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.