How many points is ATAVISM worth in Scrabble?

ATAVISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATAVISM?

ATAVISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ATAVISM

12 pts

ATAVISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ATAVISM means "the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence".

Meaning & examples

/ˈætəˌvɪzəm/

noun

The reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence.
The recurrence or reversion to a past behaviour, method, characteristic or style after a long period of absence.
Reversion to past primitive behavior, especially violence.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence

In a sentence: "The atavism is noted."

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Word forms

ATAVISMS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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ATAVISM Scrabble FAQ

Is ATAVISM a Scrabble word?: ATAVISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ATAVISM mean?: the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence
How do you use ATAVISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The atavism is noted."
How many points is ATAVISM worth in Scrabble?: ATAVISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATAVISM?: ATAVISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).