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Catalectic

Yes, catalectic is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does catalectic mean?

noun

  1. (prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot

adjective

  1. (verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of catalectic

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CATALECTIC.

Words you can make from catalectic

Unscramble CATALECTIC for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is catalectic a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Catalectic is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is catalectic worth in Scrabble?

Catalectic is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does catalectic mean?

Catalectic means: (prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot.