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Is CRYPTOLOGIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRYPTOLOGIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRYPTOLOGIST mean?

  1. noun

    decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

12

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + Y (4) + P (3) + T (1) + O (1) + L (1) + O (1) + G (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 20 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 CRYPTOLOGIST

Single letters that turn CRYPTOLOGIST 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 CRYPTOLOGIST

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