DYSLEXIC is a valid Scrabble word — 21 points
Yes. DYSLEXIC is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 21 points in Scrabble and 22 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DYSLEXIC?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 48 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DYSLEXIC is to know. It scores 21 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.8% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DYSLEXIC
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
dyslexicsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DYSLEXIC scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in DYSLEXIC, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| x | 1 | 1 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so DYSLEXIC has to be built on the board across turns.
What stands out about DYSLEXIC
- All 8 letters of DYSLEXIC are different — nothing repeats.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does DYSLEXIC mean in Scrabble?
adjective
medical
Affected by dyslexia, a condition that makes reading and spelling hard.
A dyslexic reader may mix up letters or read slowly, yet often has strong skills in other areas. The word can also describe things linked to the condition, such as special fonts.
How DYSLEXIC is used
Used in education and health, and also as a noun for a person with dyslexia.
- The dyslexic student got extra time in the exam.
- A dyslexic child may find a plain font easier.
- Many dyslexic adults go on to build businesses.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DYSLEXIC and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with DYSLEXIC
1 longer words begin with DYSLEXIC.
Shorter words from the letters in DYSLEXIC
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Common questions about DYSLEXIC
- Is DYSLEXIC valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DYSLEXIC, where it scores 22 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DYSLEXIC worth?
- DYSLEXIC is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DYSLEXIC mean?
- Affected by dyslexia, a condition that makes reading and spelling hard.
- What letters can be added to DYSLEXIC?
- DYSLEXIC takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of DYSLEXIC:
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