Is Paedophile a Scrabble Word? Yes

Yes, "paedophile" is a valid Scrabble word and it is worth 18 points. The word is spelled with a "p" instead of a "ph" in American English, but in international English, "paedophile" is the correct spelling. The word is made up of 9 letters, with the highest scoring letters being "h" and "p" worth 4 and 3 points respectively. The word is controversial due to its association with child sexual abuse, but it is still considered a valid word in the Scrabble dictionary.


Definition for the word Paedophile.

  • an adult who is sexually attracted to children (noun)

Is Paedophile a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes Paedophile is a valid Scrabble word.


Scrabble Point Value of Paedophile: 18 Points
Words with Friends Point Value of Paedophile: 20 Points


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