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Is PROBLEMATIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROBLEMATIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROBLEMATIC mean?

  1. adjective

    open to doubt or debate

    “If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic”

  2. adjective

    making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

    “a baffling problem”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

11

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 19 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 PROBLEMATIC

Single letters that turn PROBLEMATIC 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

Words you can make from PROBLEMATIC

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