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Philistine

Yes, philistine is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does philistine mean?

noun

  1. a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

adjective

  1. smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for philistine

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of philistine

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PHILISTINE.

Words you can make from philistine

Unscramble PHILISTINE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is philistine a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Philistine 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 philistine worth in Scrabble?

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

What does philistine mean?

Philistine means: a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits.