PRIVATE
/ˈpɹaɪvət/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PRIVATE
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
A doctor working in privately rather than publicly funded health care.
(in the plural) The genitals.
Belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group.
"Her address is private; you can't have it."
Not accessible by the public.
"private property"
Not in governmental office or employment.
"He quit public life, living quietly as a private citizen."
Examples of PRIVATE in a Sentence
- "Her address is private; you can't have it."
- "private property"
- "He quit public life, living quietly as a private citizen."
Word Details
Is PRIVATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRIVATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRIVATE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PRIVATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | v | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRIVATE
100 words from the letters in PRIVATE
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How to Use PRIVATE in Word Games
PRIVATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRIVATE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRIVATE to find 100 additional valid words.