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Is DEMOTIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEMOTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEMOTIC mean?

  1. noun

    a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script

    “Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek”

  2. noun

    the modern Greek vernacular

  3. adjective

    of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use

  4. adjective

    of or for the common people

    “demotic entertainments”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + M (3) + O (1) + 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 DEMOTIC

Single letters that turn DEMOTIC 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 DEMOTIC

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