How many points is PRELITERATE worth in Scrabble?

PRELITERATE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRELITERATE?

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

Can you add a letter to PRELITERATE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PRELITERATE

13 pts

PRELITERATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. PRELITERATE means "not yet employing writing as a cultural medium".

Meaning & examples

noun

A member of such a culture

adjective

(of a culture) that has not yet developed a written language
(of a person) who has not yet learned to read and write

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

not yet employing writing as a cultural medium

In a sentence: "It is preliterate."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PRELITERATE. It scores 13 points.

Back hooks

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

PRELITERATES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

PRELITERATE Scrabble FAQ

Is PRELITERATE a Scrabble word?: PRELITERATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does PRELITERATE mean?: not yet employing writing as a cultural medium
How do you use PRELITERATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is preliterate."
How many points is PRELITERATE worth in Scrabble?: PRELITERATE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRELITERATE?: PRELITERATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRELITERATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRELITERATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.