Is “Characteristic” a Scrabble word?
Yes
CHARACTERISTIC
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Characteristic
/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/
noun
1.A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
2.The integer part of a logarithm.
3.The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).
Synonyms: attribute, hallmark, idiosyncrasy, mannerism, quality, tendency
adjective
1.Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
Synonyms: distinctive, exclusive, idiosyncratic, indicative, representative, signature