How many points is PRAETORIAN worth in Scrabble?

PRAETORIAN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRAETORIAN?

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

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

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PRAETORIAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PRAETORIAN means "a former praetor or man of equivalent rank".

A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

Of or relating to a praetor.
Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
Example: The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy.
Corruptly mercenary and venal.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a former praetor or man of equivalent rank

In a sentence: "The praetorian is noted."

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

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

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

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