PRETORIAN
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PRETORIAN
A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
A praetor
A venal mercenary
Of or relating to a praetor.
Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
"The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy."
Corruptly mercenary and venal.
Examples of PRETORIAN in a Sentence
- "The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy."
Word Details
Is PRETORIAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRETORIAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRETORIAN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRETORIAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | t | o | r | i | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETORIAN
100 words from the letters in PRETORIAN
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How to Use PRETORIAN in Word Games
PRETORIAN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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