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CATHOLIC

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/

8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of CATHOLIC

adjective

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

adjective

Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.

"Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones."

adjective

Universal; all-encompassing.

adjective

Pertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.

Synonyms of CATHOLIC

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CATHOLIC in a Sentence

  • "Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."
  • "Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is CATHOLIC a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CATHOLIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: CATHOLIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CATHOLIC

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter catholic Total
Scrabble 31141113 15
WWF 41131214 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATHOLIC

100 words from the letters in CATHOLIC

How to Use CATHOLIC in Word Games

CATHOLIC is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CATHOLIC to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CATHOLIC

What does CATHOLIC mean?
CATHOLIC is a adjective. Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
Is CATHOLIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CATHOLIC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CATHOLIC worth in Scrabble?
CATHOLIC is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CATHOLIC?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CATHOLIC. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CATHOLIC?
Synonyms of CATHOLIC include: eclectic, universal. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.