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PRETERITE

/ˈpɹɛtəɹət/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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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

bygone foregone

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

8-letter words

preterit 10/11 USUKWWF prettier 10/11 USUKWWF

7-letter words

pettier 9/10 USUKWWF retiree 7/7 USUKWWF

6-letter words

peerie 8/9 USUKWWF perter 8/9 USUKWWF petite 8/9 USUKWWF petter 8/9 USUKWWF pitter 8/9 UK eerier 6/6 USUKWWF retree 6/6 UK reiter 6/6 UK retire 6/6 USUKWWF teeter 6/6 USUKWWF terete 6/6 USUKWWF terret 6/6 USUKWWF ritter 6/6 USUKWWF territ 6/6 USUKWWF triter 6/6 USUKWWF

5-letter words

prier 7/8 USUKWWF riper 7/8 USUKWWF tepee 7/8 USUKWWF peter 7/8 USUKWWF petre 7/8 UK tripe 7/8 USUKWWF petit 7/8 USUKWWF petti 7/8 USUKWWF eerie 5/5 USUKWWF retie 5/5 USUKWWF terre 5/5 UK trier 5/5 USUKWWF tetri 5/5 UK titer 5/5 USUKWWF titre 5/5 USUKWWF trite 5/5 USUKWWF

4-letter words

epee 6/7 USWWF peer 6/7 USUKWWF pree 6/7 USUKWWF peri 6/7 USUKWWF pier 6/7 USUKWWF ripe 6/7 USUKWWF piet 6/7 UK pert 6/7 USUKWWF ript 6/7 UK trip 6/7 USUKWWF tipt 6/7 UK rete 4/4 USUKWWF teer 4/4 UK tree 4/4 USUKWWF rite 4/4 USUKWWF tier 4/4 USUKWWF tire 4/4 USUKWWF trie 4/4 UK tirr 4/4 UK tite 4/4 UK tret 4/4 USUKWWF ritt 4/4 UK

3-letter words

pee 5/6 USUKWWF pie 5/6 USUKWWF per 5/6 USUKWWF pre 5/6 UK rep 5/6 USUKWWF rip 5/6 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF pit 5/6 USUKWWF tip 5/6 USUKWWF ere 3/3 USUKWWF ree 3/3 USUKWWF ire 3/3 USUKWWF rei 3/3 USUKWWF err 3/3 USUKWWF tee 3/3 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF ert 3/3 UK ret 3/3 USWWF tet 3/3 USUKWWF tte 3/3 UK tit 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

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.

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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.