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Is POLEMIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, POLEMIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does POLEMIC mean?

  1. noun

    a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)

  2. noun

    a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

  3. adjective

    of or involving dispute or controversy

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
17
Letters
7

P (3) + O (1) + L (1) + E (1) + M (3) + I (1) + C (3) = 13 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 POLEMIC

Single letters that turn POLEMIC 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 POLEMIC

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from POLEMIC

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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