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PRIMATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

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

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PRIMATES

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PRIMATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PRIMATES is a noun form of primate. PRIMATE means "any of an advanced order of mammals".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹaɪmeɪts/

noun

A mammal of the order Primates, including simians and prosimians.
Example: Primates range from lemurs to gorillas.
A simian anthropoid; an ape, human or monkey.

noun

In the Catholic Church, a rare title conferred to or claimed by the sees of certain archbishops, or the highest-ranking bishop of a present or historical, usually political circumscription.
In the Orthodox Church, the presiding bishop of an ecclesiastical jurisdiction or region. Usually, the expression primate refers to the first hierarch of an autocephalous or autonomous Orthodox church. Less often, it is used to refer to the ruling bishop of an archdiocese or diocese.
In the Anglican Church, an archbishop, or the highest-ranking bishop of an ecclesiastic province.

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Definition and meaning

PRIMATES is a noun form of primate. PRIMATE means "any of an advanced order of mammals".

In a sentence: "The primates is noted."

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PRIMATES Scrabble FAQ

Is PRIMATES a Scrabble word?: PRIMATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PRIMATES mean?: PRIMATES is a noun form of primate. PRIMATE means "any of an advanced order of mammals".
How do you use PRIMATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The primates is noted."
How many points is PRIMATES worth in Scrabble?: PRIMATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRIMATES?: PRIMATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).