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PRETEND

/pɹɪˈtɛnd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of PRETEND

verb

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

verb

To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).

verb

To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)

adjective

Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.

"As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."

Examples of PRETEND in a Sentence

  • "As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is PRETEND a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRETEND earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for PRETEND

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

Letter pretend Total
Scrabble 3111112 10
WWF 4111122 12

Anagrams of PRETEND

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETEND

95 words from the letters in PRETEND

7-letter words

How to Use PRETEND in Word Games

PRETEND is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PRETEND uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRETEND to find 95 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PRETEND

What does PRETEND mean?
PRETEND is a verb. To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
Is PRETEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRETEND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PRETEND worth in Scrabble?
PRETEND is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PRETEND?
You can make 95 words from the letters in PRETEND. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PRETEND?
The anagrams of PRETEND (words using the exact same letters) are: PRENTED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.