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Is PICAS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PICAS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PICAS mean?

Picas is a form of PICA.

  1. noun

    an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently

  2. noun

    a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing

  3. noun

    magpies

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
5

P (3) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + S (1) = 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 PICAS

Single letters that turn PICAS 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.

Anagrams of PICAS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PICAS

The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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