Is GENETIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GENETIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GENETIC mean?
- adjective
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
“an inherited disease”
- adjective
of or relating to or produced by or being a gene
“genic combinations”
- adjective
pertaining to or referring to origin
“genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work”
- adjective
of or relating to the science of genetics
“genetic research”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 10 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 GENETIC
Single letters that turn GENETIC into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from GENETIC
The 52 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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