How many points is PRIVACY worth in Scrabble?

PRIVACY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRIVACY?

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

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PRIVACY

17 pts

PRIVACY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PRIVACY means "the state of being private. PRIVATE means "not for public use or knowledge".".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹaɪv.ə.sɪ/

noun

The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.
Example: I need my privacy, so please stay out of my room.
Freedom from unwanted or undue disturbance of one private life.
Example: It takes a village to rob one of a sense of privacy.
Freedom from damaging publicity, public scrutiny, surveillance, and disclosure of personal information, usually by a government or a private organization.
Example: Privacy is assumed by many to be among common-law rights.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the state of being private. PRIVATE means "not for public use or knowledge".

In a sentence: "The privacy is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PRIVATE12 pts

Word forms

PRIVACIES16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 17

PRIVACY Scrabble FAQ

Is PRIVACY a Scrabble word?: PRIVACY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PRIVACY mean?: the state of being private. PRIVATE means "not for public use or knowledge".
How do you use PRIVACY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The privacy is noted."
How many points is PRIVACY worth in Scrabble?: PRIVACY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRIVACY?: PRIVACY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).