DEMOTIC
/dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DEMOTIC
Language as spoken or written by the common people.
Of or for the common people.
"demotic writing style"
Of, relating to, or written in the vulgar form of ancient Egyptian hieratic writing, with simplified, cursive hieroglyphs.
Of, relating to, or written in the form of modern vernacular Greek.
"demotic Greek"
Examples of DEMOTIC in a Sentence
- "demotic writing style"
- "demotic Greek"
Word Details
Is DEMOTIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEMOTIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEMOTIC earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for DEMOTIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | m | o | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEMOTIC
100 words from the letters in DEMOTIC
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How to Use DEMOTIC in Word Games
DEMOTIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEMOTIC uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEMOTIC to find 100 additional valid words.