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CRITICAL

8 letters · 3 syllables

C 3/4
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of CRITICAL

CRITICAL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is CRITICAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for CRITICAL

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

Letter critical Total
Scrabble 31111311 12
WWF 41111412 15

How to Use CRITICAL in Word Games

CRITICAL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRITICAL to find 80 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CRITICAL

What does CRITICAL mean?
CRITICAL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is CRITICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRITICAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRITICAL worth in Scrabble?
CRITICAL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRITICAL?
You can make 80 words from the letters in CRITICAL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.