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PRETERITE

9 letters · 3 syllables

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of PRETERITE

PRETERITE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 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
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is PRETERITE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: PRETERITE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PRETERITE

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

Letter preterite Total
Scrabble 311111111 11
WWF 411111111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETERITE

86 words from the letters in PRETERITE

How to Use PRETERITE in Word Games

PRETERITE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRETERITE to find 86 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PRETERITE

What does PRETERITE mean?
PRETERITE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PRETERITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRETERITE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PRETERITE worth in Scrabble?
PRETERITE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PRETERITE?
You can make 86 words from the letters in PRETERITE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.