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Pretender

Yes, pretender is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does pretender mean?

noun

  1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses
  2. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for pretender

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of pretender

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRETENDER.

Words you can make from pretender

Unscramble PRETENDER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pretender a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pretender 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 pretender worth in Scrabble?

Pretender is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does pretender mean?

Pretender means: a person who makes deceitful pretenses.