How many points is PREDATED worth in Scrabble?

PREDATED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREDATED?

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

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PREDATED

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PREDATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PREDATED is a verb form of predate. PREDATE means "to date before the actual or a specified time".

Meaning & examples

verb

To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)
To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.
Example: The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.

Synonyms: antedate, backdate, foredate

Antonyms: overdate, postdate

verb

To prey upon something.

Synonyms: prey

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Definition and meaning

PREDATED is a verb form of predate. PREDATE means "to date before the actual or a specified time".

In a sentence: "They predated."

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PREDATED Scrabble FAQ

Is PREDATED a Scrabble word?: PREDATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PREDATED mean?: PREDATED is a verb form of predate. PREDATE means "to date before the actual or a specified time".
How do you use PREDATED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They predated."
How many points is PREDATED worth in Scrabble?: PREDATED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREDATED?: PREDATED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).