Private
Yes, private is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does private mean?
noun
- an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value
adjective
- confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
a private place
- concerning things deeply private and personal
private correspondence
- concerning one person exclusively
we all have individual cars
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for private
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of private
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRIVATE.
Words you can make from private
Frequently asked questions
Is private a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Private 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 private worth in Scrabble?
Private is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does private mean?
Private means: an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines.