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Is DIALECTIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIALECTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIALECTIC mean?

  1. noun

    any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments

  2. noun

    a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction

    “this situation created the inner dialectic of American history”

  3. adjective

    of or relating to or employing dialectic

    “the dialectical method”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + A (1) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 14 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 DIALECTIC

Single letters that turn DIALECTIC 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

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