How many points is ATAVISTIC worth in Scrabble?

ATAVISTIC is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATAVISTIC?

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

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ATAVISTIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. ATAVISTIC means "pertaining to atavists".

/æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/

Pronunciation: /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/

Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.

Synonyms: atavistical

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

pertaining to atavists

In a sentence: "It is atavistic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ATAVISTIC. It scores 14 points.

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Is ATAVISTIC a Scrabble word?: ATAVISTIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does ATAVISTIC mean?: pertaining to atavists
How do you use ATAVISTIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is atavistic."
How many points is ATAVISTIC worth in Scrabble?: ATAVISTIC is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATAVISTIC?: ATAVISTIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).