How many points is TECHNICAL worth in Scrabble?

TECHNICAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TECHNICAL?

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

Can you add a letter to TECHNICAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TECHNICAL

16 pts

TECHNICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. TECHNICAL means "of or specializing in industrial, practical, or mechanical arts and applied sciences".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

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noun

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.
A technical foul: a violation of sportsmanlike conduct, not involving physical contact.
A special move in certain fighting games that cancels out the effect of an opponent's attack.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any academic, legal, science, engineering, business, or the like terminology with specific and precise meaning or (frequently, as a degree of distinction) shades of meaning; specially appropriate to any art, science or engineering field, or business
(of a person) Technically-minded; adept with science and technology.
Relating to, or requiring, technique.
Example: The performance showed technical virtuosity, but lacked inspiration.

Antonyms: non-technical, nontechnical

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of or specializing in industrial, practical, or mechanical arts and applied sciences

In a sentence: "It is technical."

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Back hooks

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TECHNICALS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

TECHNICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is TECHNICAL a Scrabble word?: TECHNICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does TECHNICAL mean?: of or specializing in industrial, practical, or mechanical arts and applied sciences
How do you use TECHNICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is technical."
How many points is TECHNICAL worth in Scrabble?: TECHNICAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TECHNICAL?: TECHNICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TECHNICAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TECHNICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.