Is ATARACTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ATARACTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ATARACTIC mean?
- noun
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
- adjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
“valium has a tranquilizing effect”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
9
Letters
A (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 13 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 ATARACTIC
Single letters that turn ATARACTIC 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 ATARACTIC
The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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