Is SEPTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEPTIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SEPTIC mean?
- adjective
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
“a septic sore throat”
- adjective
of or relating to or caused by putrefaction
“the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + E (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 10 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 SEPTIC
Single letters that turn SEPTIC into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from SEPTIC
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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