Scrabble Dictionary

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Yes, acrostic is playable

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Acrostic" Definition

noun

A poem or series of lines in which certain letters, usually the first in each line, form a name, motto, or message when read in sequence.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

See word square.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

A composition usually in verse in which sets of letters (as the initial or final letters of the lines) taken in order form a word or phrase or a regular sequence of letters of the alphabet.

Source: Merriam-Webster

We love the game of Scrabble®, which is why we created Free Scrabble Dictionary - a simple lookup tool to check if the word you want to play is valid in the game of Scrabble®. At the top of every page, you can enter your word and click "Search Dictionary." We'll let you know whether your word is playable and provide a few definitions as well.