How many points is HEREDITARY worth in Scrabble?

HEREDITARY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEREDITARY?

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

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HEREDITARY

17 pts

HEREDITARY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. HEREDITARY means "genetically transmitted or transmittable from parent to offspring".

Meaning & examples

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/

Pronunciation: /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

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noun

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

adjective

Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
Example: Duke is a hereditary title which was created in Norman times.
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
Example: hereditary rulers

Synonyms: inhereditary

Antonyms: nonhereditary

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

genetically transmitted or transmittable from parent to offspring

In a sentence: "It is hereditary."

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Letter Values

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HEREDITARY Scrabble FAQ

Is HEREDITARY a Scrabble word?: HEREDITARY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does HEREDITARY mean?: genetically transmitted or transmittable from parent to offspring
How do you use HEREDITARY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is hereditary."
How many points is HEREDITARY worth in Scrabble?: HEREDITARY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEREDITARY?: HEREDITARY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).