PRETEXT
/ˈpɹiːtɛkst/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRETEXT
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
"The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint."
To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
"The spy obtained his phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods."
Examples of PRETEXT in a Sentence
- "The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint."
- "The spy obtained his phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods."
Word Details
Is PRETEXT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRETEXT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRETEXT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for PRETEXT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | t | e | x | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETEXT
33 words from the letters in PRETEXT
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How to Use PRETEXT in Word Games
PRETEXT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRETEXT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRETEXT to find 33 additional valid words.