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Deictic
d 2e 1i 1c 3t 1i 1c 3
About 2 syllables
noun · adjective · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does deictic mean?
noun
a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs
“words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"- R.Rommetveit”
Synonymsdeictic word
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use
“deictic pronouns”
Is DEICTIC 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 DEICTIC worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DEICTIC
Hooks for DEICTIC
Add one letter to the front or back of DEICTIC to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Deictic: quick answers
Is DEICTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEICTIC is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DEICTIC worth?
DEICTIC scores 12 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does deictic mean?
As a noun, deictic means “a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DEICTIC?
You can make 40 shorter words from DEICTIC, such as TICCED, CITIED, ICTIC, CITED. See the full list.