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Penultimate

Yes, penultimate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does penultimate mean?

noun

  1. the next to last syllable in a word

adjective

  1. next to the last the author inadvertently reveals the murderer in the penultimate chapter

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for penultimate

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of penultimate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PENULTIMATE.

Words you can make from penultimate

Unscramble PENULTIMATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is penultimate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penultimate 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 penultimate worth in Scrabble?

Penultimate is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does penultimate mean?

Penultimate means: the next to last syllable in a word.