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Pernickety

Yes, pernickety is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does pernickety mean?

adjective

  1. characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details a persnickety job

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for pernickety

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of pernickety

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERNICKETY.

Words you can make from pernickety

Unscramble PERNICKETY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pernickety a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pernickety 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 pernickety worth in Scrabble?

Pernickety is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does pernickety mean?

Pernickety means: characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details.