How many points is PRIVATES worth in Scrabble?

PRIVATES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRIVATES?

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

Can you add a letter to PRIVATES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PRIVATES

13 pts

PRIVATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. PRIVATES means "private, a soldier of lower rank. PRIVATE means "not for public use or knowledge".".

Meaning & examples

noun

A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
A doctor working in privately rather than publicly funded health care.
(in the plural) The genitals.

Synonyms: bit, private parts

noun

The genitalia; those body parts that are not normally displayed, private parts
Example: His privates were undamaged.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

private, a soldier of lower rank. PRIVATE means "not for public use or knowledge".

In a sentence: "The privates is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PRIVATE12 pts

Back hooks

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

PRIVATEST14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

PRIVATES Scrabble FAQ

Is PRIVATES a Scrabble word?: PRIVATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does PRIVATES mean?: private, a soldier of lower rank. PRIVATE means "not for public use or knowledge".
How do you use PRIVATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The privates is noted."
How many points is PRIVATES worth in Scrabble?: PRIVATES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRIVATES?: PRIVATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRIVATES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRIVATEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.