How many points is PROPHYLACTIC worth in Scrabble?

PROPHYLACTIC is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROPHYLACTIC?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

26 pts

PROPHYLACTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 26 points. PROPHYLACTIC means "guarding against disease".

/pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/

Pronunciation

A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
Example: The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

guarding against disease

In a sentence: "It is prophylactic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PROPHYLACTIC. It scores 26 points.

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

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

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Is PROPHYLACTIC a Scrabble word?: PROPHYLACTIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 26 points.
What does PROPHYLACTIC mean?: guarding against disease
How do you use PROPHYLACTIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is prophylactic."
How many points is PROPHYLACTIC worth in Scrabble?: PROPHYLACTIC is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROPHYLACTIC?: PROPHYLACTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROPHYLACTIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROPHYLACTICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.