How many points is PROFANE worth in Scrabble?

PROFANE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROFANE?

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

Can you add a letter to PROFANE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

PROFANE

12 pts

PROFANE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PROFANE means "showing disrespect for religion or holy things".

Meaning & examples

/pɹəˈfeɪn/

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈfeɪn/

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noun

A person or thing that is profane.
A person not a Mason.

verb

To violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate
Example: One should not profane the name of God.
To put to a wrong or unworthy use; to debase; to abuse; to defile.

Synonyms: abase, adulterate, degrade, demean, misapply, misuse, pervert, defile

Antonyms: consecrate, sanctify

adjective

Unclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.
Not sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
Example: profane authors
Treating sacred things with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or scorn; blasphemous, impious.

Synonyms: debased, ignoble, inappropriate, lewd, mean, obscene, offensive, uncouth

Antonyms: holy, sacred

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

showing disrespect for religion or holy things

In a sentence: "It is profane."

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 12

PROFANE Scrabble FAQ

Is PROFANE a Scrabble word?: PROFANE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PROFANE mean?: showing disrespect for religion or holy things
How do you use PROFANE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is profane."
How many points is PROFANE worth in Scrabble?: PROFANE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROFANE?: PROFANE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROFANE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROFANED, PROFANER, PROFANES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.