Critical
Yes, critical is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does critical mean?
adjective
- marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
a critical attitude
- at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction
a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure
- characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
a critical reading
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of critical
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CRITICAL.
Words you can make from critical
Frequently asked questions
Is critical a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Critical 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 critical worth in Scrabble?
Critical is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does critical mean?
Critical means: marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws.