How many points is PRETERIT worth in Scrabble?

PRETERIT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRETERIT?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRETERITE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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PRETERIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. PRETERIT means "a past tense in grammar".

(grammar) The preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a past tense in grammar

In a sentence: "The preterit is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRETERIT. It scores 10 points.

Add one letter after PRETERIT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PRETERIT, without blank tiles.

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Is PRETERIT a Scrabble word?: PRETERIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does PRETERIT mean?: a past tense in grammar
How do you use PRETERIT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The preterit is noted."
How many points is PRETERIT worth in Scrabble?: PRETERIT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRETERIT?: PRETERIT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRETERIT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRETERITE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.