Is OPTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OPTIC mean?
- noun
the organ of sight
- adjective
of or relating to or resembling the eye
“ocular muscles”
- adjective
relating to or using sight
“ocular inspection”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
O (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 9 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 OPTIC
Single letters that turn OPTIC 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
Anagrams of OPTIC
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from OPTIC
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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