Hectic
/ˈhɛktɪk/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Hectic
adjective
- Denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption and similar wasting diseases, characterised by flushed cheeks and dry skin.
"hectic fever"
- Pertaining to or symptomatic of such a fever.
- Very busy with activity and confusion; feverish.
"The city center is so hectic at 8 in the morning that I go to work an hour beforehand to avoid the crowds"
Anagrams of Hectic
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
h4
e1
c3
t1
i1
c3
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Hectic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Hectic"
Hectic is a 6-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Hectic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hectic" is a medium-scoring word.