How many points is ATAVISMS worth in Scrabble?

ATAVISMS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATAVISMS?

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

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ATAVISMS

13 pts

ATAVISMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. ATAVISMS is a noun form of atavism. ATAVISM means "the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence".

Meaning & examples

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

ATAVISMS is a noun form of atavism. ATAVISM means "the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence".

In a sentence: "The atavisms is noted."

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ATAVISM12 pts

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Letter Values

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ATAVISMS Scrabble FAQ

Is ATAVISMS a Scrabble word?: ATAVISMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does ATAVISMS mean?: ATAVISMS is a noun form of atavism. ATAVISM means "the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence".
How do you use ATAVISMS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The atavisms is noted."
How many points is ATAVISMS worth in Scrabble?: ATAVISMS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATAVISMS?: ATAVISMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).