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PRETERITE

/ˈpɹɛtəɹət/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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

noun

(grammar) The preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.

adjective

(grammar, of a tense) showing an action at a determined moment in the past.

adjective

Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.

Synonyms of PRETERITE

Words with similar meaning

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 noun. (grammar) The preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.
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.
What are synonyms of PRETERITE?
Synonyms of PRETERITE include: bygone, foregone. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.