How many points is PREDATE worth in Scrabble?

PREDATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREDATE?

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

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

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PREDATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. PREDATE means "occur at an earlier date than".

/ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/

A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)
To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.
Example: The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.

Antonyms: overdate, postdate

Synonyms: prey

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

occur at an earlier date than

In a sentence: "They predate."

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

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

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

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Is PREDATE a Scrabble word?: PREDATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does PREDATE mean?: occur at an earlier date than
How do you use PREDATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They predate."
How many points is PREDATE worth in Scrabble?: PREDATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREDATE?: PREDATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PREDATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PREDATED, PREDATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.