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PATERNAL

8 letters · 3 syllables

P 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of PATERNAL

PATERNAL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is PATERNAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PATERNAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: PATERNAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PATERNAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter paternal Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41111212 13

Anagrams of PATERNAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PATERNAL

100 words from the letters in PATERNAL

How to Use PATERNAL in Word Games

PATERNAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PATERNAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PATERNAL

What does PATERNAL mean?
PATERNAL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PATERNAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PATERNAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PATERNAL worth in Scrabble?
PATERNAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PATERNAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PATERNAL. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PATERNAL?
The anagrams of PATERNAL (words using the exact same letters) are: PARENTAL, PARLANTE, PRENATAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.