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Is MELANCHOLIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MELANCHOLIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MELANCHOLIC mean?

  1. noun

    someone subject to melancholia

  2. adjective

    characterized by or causing or expressing sadness

    “growing more melancholy every hour”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

11

Letters

M (3) + E (1) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 20 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 MELANCHOLIC

Single letters that turn MELANCHOLIC 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 MELANCHOLIC

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