Is “Endemic” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
ENDEMIC
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Endemic

noun
  1. 1.An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

  2. 2.A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.

adjective
  1. 1.Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.

    The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers.

  2. 2.(especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.

    Kangaroos are endemic to Australia.

  3. 3.(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.

    Malaria is endemic to the tropics.

Synonyms: native, indigenous