ARCHAIC
/ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ARCHAIC
(usually capitalized) A general term for the prehistoric period intermediate between the earliest period (‘Paleo-Indian’, ‘Paleo-American’, ‘American‐paleolithic’, &c.) of human presence in the Western Hemisphere, and the most recent prehistoric period (‘Woodland’, etc.).
(paleoanthropology) (A member of) an archaic variety of Homo sapiens.
Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.
(of words) No longer in ordinary use, though still used occasionally to give a sense of antiquity.
Belonging to the archaic period
Word Details
Is ARCHAIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARCHAIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ARCHAIC earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for ARCHAIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | c | h | a | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARCHAIC
41 words from the letters in ARCHAIC
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How to Use ARCHAIC in Word Games
ARCHAIC is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ARCHAIC uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ARCHAIC to find 41 additional valid words.