How many points is PREVARICATE worth in Scrabble?

PREVARICATE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREVARICATE?

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

Can you add a letter to PREVARICATE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PREVARICATE

18 pts

PREVARICATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. PREVARICATE means "to avoid telling the truth by being ambiguous, evading, or misleading".

Meaning & examples

/pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/

Pronunciation: /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/

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verb

To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
To shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous.
Example: The people saw the politician prevaricate every day.
To collude, as where an informer colludes with the defendant, and makes a sham prosecution.

Synonyms: beat around the bush, tergiversate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to avoid telling the truth by being ambiguous, evading, or misleading

In a sentence: "They prevaricate."

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Letter Values

= 18

PREVARICATE Scrabble FAQ

Is PREVARICATE a Scrabble word?: PREVARICATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does PREVARICATE mean?: to avoid telling the truth by being ambiguous, evading, or misleading
How do you use PREVARICATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They prevaricate."
How many points is PREVARICATE worth in Scrabble?: PREVARICATE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREVARICATE?: PREVARICATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PREVARICATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PREVARICATED, PREVARICATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.