How many points is PRIVATEERS worth in Scrabble?

PRIVATEERS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRIVATEERS?

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

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PRIVATEERS

15 pts

PRIVATEERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. PRIVATEERS is a noun form of privateer. PRIVATEER means "privately owned armed vessel authorized by a government to take part in a war".

Meaning & examples

noun

A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo.
An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship.
An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity.

verb

To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.
To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services.

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noun

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Definition and meaning

PRIVATEERS is a noun form of privateer. PRIVATEER means "privately owned armed vessel authorized by a government to take part in a war".

In a sentence: "The privateers is noted."

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Base words

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PRIVATEER14 pts

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Letter Values

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PRIVATEERS Scrabble FAQ

Is PRIVATEERS a Scrabble word?: PRIVATEERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does PRIVATEERS mean?: PRIVATEERS is a noun form of privateer. PRIVATEER means "privately owned armed vessel authorized by a government to take part in a war".
How do you use PRIVATEERS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The privateers is noted."
How many points is PRIVATEERS worth in Scrabble?: PRIVATEERS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRIVATEERS?: PRIVATEERS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).