AUTOCRATIC
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is AUTOCRATIC a Scrabble word?
Yes. AUTOCRATIC is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"
- characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"
- offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner"
Synonyms
authoritarian, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptory
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
AUTOCRATIC scores 14 points before board multipliers.
- A = 1
- U = 1
- T = 1
- O = 1
- C = 3
- R = 1
- A = 1
- T = 1
- I = 1
- C = 3
Letter counts: A×2, C×2, I×1, O×1, R×1, T×2, U×1
Letter breakdown
AUTOCRATIC has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
AUTOCRATIC is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with A, ends with C, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "AUTOCRATIC — characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"" (14 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
AUTOCRATIC is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is AUTOCRATIC a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
AUTOCRATIC (adjective): characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government". Additional senses: offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner".
In standard Scrabble scoring, AUTOCRATIC totals 14 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. AUTOCRATIC relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
AUTOCRATIC is 10 letters long, begins with A, ends with C, and sorts to the alphagram AACCIORTTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so AUTOCRATIC is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, AUTOCRATIC ranks by raw score (14 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, AUTOCRATIC carries 5 vowels and 5 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on A or C are common study angles; browse words starting with A and words ending with C to rehearse parallel sets.
AUTOCRATIC is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with A, ends with C, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like AUTOCRATIC frequently cross shorter words; knowing that AUTOCRATIC contains A, C, I, O, R, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as a????????c to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside AUTOCRATIC include CR, IC, OC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: A, U, T, O, C, R, I. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble autocratic directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 14 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat AUTOCRATIC as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "AUTOCRATIC — characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"" (14 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is AUTOCRATIC a valid Scrabble word?
- AUTOCRATIC is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is AUTOCRATIC worth in Scrabble?
- AUTOCRATIC is worth 14 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does AUTOCRATIC mean?
- AUTOCRATIC (adjective): characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government". Additional senses: offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of AUTOCRATIC?
- AUTOCRATIC scores 14 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does AUTOCRATIC have anagrams?
- AUTOCRATIC has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in AUTOCRATIC?
- AUTOCRATIC has 10 letters, starts with A, ends with C, and uses the alphagram AACCIORTTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find AUTOCRATIC?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match AUTOCRATIC. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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