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DEMOTIC

/dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
M 3/4
O 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4

Definition of DEMOTIC

noun

Language as spoken or written by the common people.

adjective

Of or for the common people.

"demotic writing style"

adjective

Of, relating to, or written in the vulgar form of ancient Egyptian hieratic writing, with simplified, cursive hieroglyphs.

adjective

Of, relating to, or written in the form of modern vernacular Greek.

"demotic Greek"

Synonyms of DEMOTIC

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of DEMOTIC

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of DEMOTIC in a Sentence

  • "demotic writing style"
  • "demotic Greek"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is DEMOTIC a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 demotic Total
Scrabble 2131113 12
WWF 2141114 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEMOTIC

100 words from the letters in DEMOTIC

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEMOTIC

What does DEMOTIC mean?
DEMOTIC is a noun. Language as spoken or written by the common people.
Is DEMOTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEMOTIC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEMOTIC worth in Scrabble?
DEMOTIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEMOTIC?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEMOTIC. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEMOTIC?
Synonyms of DEMOTIC include: colloquial, informal, popular, vernacular, enchorial. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.