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Preterite

Yes, preterite is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does preterite mean?

noun

  1. a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for preterite

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of preterite

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRETERITE.

Words you can make from preterite

Unscramble PRETERITE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is preterite a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Preterite 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 preterite worth in Scrabble?

Preterite is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does preterite mean?

Preterite means: a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense.