Is DEICTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEICTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEICTIC mean?
- noun
a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs
“words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message”
- adjective
relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use
“deictic pronouns”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
7
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + I (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 12 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 DEICTIC
Single letters that turn DEICTIC 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 DEICTIC
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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