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Is PATHETIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PATHETIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PATHETIC mean?

  1. adjective

    deserving or inciting pity

    “a hapless victim”

  2. adjective

    inspiring mixed contempt and pity

    “their efforts were pathetic”

  3. adjective

    inspiring scornful pity

    “how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 15 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 PATHETIC

Single letters that turn PATHETIC into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from PATHETIC

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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