Characteristic
Yes, characteristic is a valid Scrabble word. It has 14 letters and is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
What does characteristic mean?
noun
- a prominent attribute or aspect of something
the map showed roads and other features
- a distinguishing quality
- the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
adjective
- typical or distinctive
heard my friend's characteristic laugh
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for characteristic
Word facts
| Letters | 14 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 5 / 9 |
| Scrabble points | 23 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of characteristic
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CHARACTERISTIC.
Words you can make from characteristic
Frequently asked questions
Is characteristic a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Characteristic 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 characteristic worth in Scrabble?
Characteristic is worth 23 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does characteristic mean?
Characteristic means: a prominent attribute or aspect of something.