Hereditary
Yes, hereditary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does hereditary mean?
adjective
- occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
an inherited disease
- inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
ancestral home
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for hereditary
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of hereditary
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HEREDITARY.
Words you can make from hereditary
Frequently asked questions
Is hereditary a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Hereditary 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 hereditary worth in Scrabble?
Hereditary is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does hereditary mean?
Hereditary means: occurring among members of a family usually by heredity.