ACROSTIC
/əˈkɹɑstɪk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ACROSTIC
A poem or other text in which certain letters, often the first in each line, spell out a name or message.
A poem in Hebrew in which successive lines or verses start with consecutive letters of the alphabet.
A kind of word puzzle, the solution of which forms an anagram of a quotation, and their initials often forming the name of its author.
Word Details
Is ACROSTIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ACROSTIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ACROSTIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ACROSTIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | c | r | o | s | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ACROSTIC
100 words from the letters in ACROSTIC
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How to Use ACROSTIC in Word Games
ACROSTIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ACROSTIC to find 100 additional valid words.