Is PYROTECHNIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PYROTECHNIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PYROTECHNIC mean?
- noun
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
- adjective
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
“pyrotechnic smokes”
- adjective
suggestive of fireworks
“pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
23
Scrabble
25
Words With Friends
11
Letters
P (3) + Y (4) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) + N (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 23 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 PYROTECHNIC
Single letters that turn PYROTECHNIC 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 PYROTECHNIC
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- hypertonic20
- hypocrite19
- neophytic19
- precocity18
- hypnotic18
- phytonic18
- pythonic18
- typhonic18
- ecotypic17
- pycnotic17
- chicory17
- ciphony17
- nephrotic16
- cryptic16
- chirpy16
- conchy16
- cypher16
- hypnic16
- pitchy16
- cornetcy15
- corniche15
- enchoric15
- phonetic15
- phoretic15
- prochein15
- ricochet15
- hyperon15
- yecch15
- concepti14
- coprince14
- precinct14
- choicer14
- chopine14
- choreic14
- chronic14
- conchie14
- crochet14
- cryonic14
- encrypt14
- nephric14
- phocine14
- phrenic14
- pincher14
- pitcher14
- potency14
- potiche14
- pyretic14
- technic14
- trophic14
- cherty14
- chyron14
- hyenic14
- notchy14
- ochery14
- phoney14
- phytin14
- phyton14
- python14
- torchy14
- trophy14
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