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Is TECHNICAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TECHNICAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TECHNICAL mean?

  1. adjective

    of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

    “his technical innovation was his brushwork”

  2. adjective

    characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences

    “a technical problem”

  3. adjective

    of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles

    “technical college”

  4. noun

    a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

9

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) + N (1) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) = 16 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 TECHNICAL

Single letters that turn TECHNICAL 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 TECHNICAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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