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Is HETEROCYCLIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HETEROCYCLIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 24 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HETEROCYCLIC mean?

  1. noun

    a compound containing a heterocyclic ring

  2. adjective

    containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

24

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

12

Letters

H (4) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + O (1) + C (3) + Y (4) + C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 24 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 HETEROCYCLIC

Single letters that turn HETEROCYCLIC 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 HETEROCYCLIC

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