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ENCLITIC

/ɛnˈklɪtɪk/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
L 1/2
I 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4

Definition of ENCLITIC

noun

A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

"The English possessive 's is an enclitic."

adjective

(grammar) Affixed phonetically.

Examples of ENCLITIC in a Sentence

  • "The English possessive 's is an enclitic."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is ENCLITIC a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for ENCLITIC

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

Letter enclitic Total
Scrabble 11311113 12
WWF 12421114 16

How to Use ENCLITIC in Word Games

ENCLITIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENCLITIC to find 71 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ENCLITIC

What does ENCLITIC mean?
ENCLITIC is a noun. A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.
Is ENCLITIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENCLITIC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ENCLITIC worth in Scrabble?
ENCLITIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ENCLITIC?
You can make 71 words from the letters in ENCLITIC. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.