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Catalyst

Yes, catalyst is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does catalyst mean?

noun

  1. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
  2. something that causes an important event to happen the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for catalyst

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of catalyst

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CATALYST.

Words you can make from catalyst

Unscramble CATALYST for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is catalyst a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Catalyst 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 catalyst worth in Scrabble?

Catalyst is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does catalyst mean?

Catalyst means: (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.