How many points is ATAVISM worth in Scrabble?

ATAVISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATAVISM?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAVISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

ATAVISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ATAVISM means "recurrence of a trait present in distant ancestors".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

recurrence of a trait present in distant ancestors

In a sentence: "The atavism is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ATAVISM. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter after ATAVISM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

= 12

Is ATAVISM a Scrabble word?: ATAVISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ATAVISM mean?: recurrence of a trait present in distant ancestors
How do you use ATAVISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The atavism is noted."
How many points is ATAVISM worth in Scrabble?: ATAVISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATAVISM?: ATAVISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ATAVISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAVISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.