How many points is ATAVIST worth in Scrabble?

ATAVIST is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATAVIST?

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

Can you add a letter to ATAVIST?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ATAVIST

10 pts

ATAVIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ATAVIST is a noun form of atavism. ATAVISM means "recurrence of a trait present in distant ancestors".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ATAVIST is a noun form of atavism. ATAVISM means "recurrence of a trait present in distant ancestors".

In a sentence: "The atavist is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ATAVISM12 pts

Back hooks

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

ATAVISTS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

ATAVIST Scrabble FAQ

Is ATAVIST a Scrabble word?: ATAVIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ATAVIST mean?: ATAVIST is a noun form of atavism. ATAVISM means "recurrence of a trait present in distant ancestors".
How do you use ATAVIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The atavist is noted."
How many points is ATAVIST worth in Scrabble?: ATAVIST is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATAVIST?: ATAVIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ATAVIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAVISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.