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Is PROPHYLACTIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROPHYLACTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROPHYLACTIC mean?

  1. noun

    remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

    “the doctor recommended several preventatives”

  2. noun

    contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

  3. adjective

    capable of preventing conception or impregnation

    “contraceptive devices and medications”

  4. adjective

    warding off

    “the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

26

Scrabble

29

Words With Friends

12

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + P (3) + H (4) + Y (4) + L (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 26 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 PROPHYLACTIC

Single letters that turn PROPHYLACTIC 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 PROPHYLACTIC

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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