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ANCIENT

9 pts

ANCIENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. ANCIENT means "of or pertaining to time long past".

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of or pertaining to time long past

In a sentence: "It is ancient."

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Letter Values

A1
N1
C3
I1
E1
N1
T1
= 9

ANCIENT Scrabble FAQ

Is ANCIENT a Scrabble word?
ANCIENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does ANCIENT mean?
of or pertaining to time long past
How do you use ANCIENT in a sentence?
In a sentence: "It is ancient."
How many points is ANCIENT worth in Scrabble?
ANCIENT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANCIENT?
ANCIENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANCIENT?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANCIENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.