ENCLITIC
/ɛnˈklɪtɪk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
E
1/1
N
1/2
C
3/4
L
1/2
I
1/1
T
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I
1/1
C
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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 | e | n | c | l | i | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENCLITIC
71 words from the letters in ENCLITIC
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
ceil
6/8
USUKWWF
lice
6/8
USUKWWF
cine
6/8
USUKWWF
nice
6/8
USUKWWF
cite
6/7
USUKWWF
etic
6/7
USUKWWF
tice
6/7
UK
celt
6/8
USUKWWF
clit
6/8
UK
cent
6/8
USUKWWF
lien
4/6
USUKWWF
line
4/6
USUKWWF
lite
4/5
USUKWWF
teil
4/5
UK
tile
4/5
USUKWWF
nite
4/5
USWWF
tine
4/5
USUKWWF
inti
4/5
USUKWWF
lent
4/6
USUKWWF
lint
4/6
USUKWWF
3-letter words
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.
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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.