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Primary

Yes, primary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does primary mean?

noun

  1. a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
  2. one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
  3. (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it

adjective

  1. of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary primary goals
  2. not derived from or reducible to something else; basic a primary instinct
  3. most important element the chief aim of living

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for primary

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of primary

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRIMARY.

Words you can make from primary

Unscramble PRIMARY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is primary a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Primary 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 primary worth in Scrabble?

Primary is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does primary mean?

Primary means: a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen.