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Is SESQUIPEDALIAN a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SESQUIPEDALIAN mean?

  1. noun

    a very long word (a foot and a half long)

  2. adjective

    given to the overuse of long words

    “sesquipedalian orators”

  3. adjective

    (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables

    “sesquipedalian technical terms”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
26
Words With Friends
30
Letters
14

S (1) + E (1) + S (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + I (1) + P (3) + E (1) + D (2) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 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 SESQUIPEDALIAN

SESQUIPEDALIAN has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SESQUIPEDALIAN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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