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Quaternary

Yes, quaternary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does quaternary mean?

noun

  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

adjective

  1. consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four quaternate leaves
  2. coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude the quaternary period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for quaternary

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of quaternary

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters QUATERNARY.

Words you can make from quaternary

Unscramble QUATERNARY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is quaternary a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Quaternary 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 quaternary worth in Scrabble?

Quaternary is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does quaternary mean?

Quaternary means: the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one.