How many points is ACROSTIC worth in Scrabble?

ACROSTIC is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACROSTIC?

ACROSTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ACROSTIC?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACROSTICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ACROSTIC

12 pts

ACROSTIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ACROSTIC means "a poem in which certain letters taken in order form a word or phrase".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a poem in which certain letters taken in order form a word or phrase

Share ACROSTIC

Check the Scrabble meaning of ACROSTIC. It scores 12 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after ACROSTIC. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

ACROSTICS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ACROSTIC, without blank tiles.

Word forms

ACROSTICS13 pts

Letter Values

= 12

ACROSTIC Scrabble FAQ

Is ACROSTIC a Scrabble word?: ACROSTIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is ACROSTIC worth in Scrabble?: ACROSTIC is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACROSTIC?: ACROSTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ACROSTIC?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACROSTICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.