Dictionary
Dactylic
d 2a 1c 3t 1y 4l 1i 1c 3
About 3 syllables
adjective · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does dactylic mean?
adjective
of or consisting of dactyls
“dactylic meter”
Is DACTYLIC a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DACTYLIC worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DACTYLIC
Hooks for DACTYLIC
Add one letter to the front or back of DACTYLIC to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like DACTYLIC
Common words that share the ending -YLIC, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -YLICDactylic: quick answers
Is DACTYLIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DACTYLIC is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DACTYLIC worth?
DACTYLIC scores 16 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does dactylic mean?
As an adjective, dactylic means “of or consisting of dactyls”.
What words can you make with the letters in DACTYLIC?
You can make 95 shorter words from DACTYLIC, such as CYCAD, DACTYLI, ACIDLY, DACTYL. See the full list.