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Is CATHARTIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CATHARTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CATHARTIC mean?

  1. noun

    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

  2. adjective

    emotionally purging

  3. adjective

    emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

  4. adjective

    strongly laxative

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 16 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 CATHARTIC

Single letters that turn CATHARTIC 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 CATHARTIC

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