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Atavism

Yes, atavism is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does atavism mean?

noun

  1. a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for atavism

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of atavism

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ATAVISM.

Words you can make from atavism

Unscramble ATAVISM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is atavism a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Atavism is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is atavism worth in Scrabble?

Atavism is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does atavism mean?

Atavism means: a reappearance of an earlier characteristic.