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Is ARCTIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ARCTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ARCTIC mean?

  1. noun

    the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

  2. adjective

    of or relating to the Arctic

    “the Arctic summer”

  3. noun

    a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

  4. adjective

    extremely cold

    “an arctic climate”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

A (1) + R (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 10 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ARCTIC

Single letters that turn ARCTIC into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ARCTIC

The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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