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Paternalistic

Yes, paternalistic is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does paternalistic mean?

adjective

  1. benevolent but sometimes intrusive

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants5 / 8
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of paternalistic

  • antiparticles

Words you can make from paternalistic

Unscramble PATERNALISTIC for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is paternalistic a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Paternalistic 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 paternalistic worth in Scrabble?

Paternalistic is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does paternalistic mean?

Paternalistic means: benevolent but sometimes intrusive.