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Persnickety

Yes, persnickety is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does persnickety mean?

adjective

  1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant a snotty little scion of a degenerate family
  2. characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details a persnickety job

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for persnickety

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants3 / 8
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of persnickety

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERSNICKETY.

Words you can make from persnickety

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Frequently asked questions

Is persnickety a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Persnickety 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 persnickety worth in Scrabble?

Persnickety is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does persnickety mean?

Persnickety means: (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant.