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REAPPROPRIATED

14 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of REAPPROPRIATED

verb

To seize and reassign.

verb

To appropriate again.

verb

(of a group) To reclaim a term that was previously used to disparage that group.

"Once a term of homophobic abuse, the term “queer” has been reappropriated as a marker for some gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT), and other marginalized sexual identities."

Examples of REAPPROPRIATED in a Sentence

  • "Once a term of homophobic abuse, the term “queer” has been reappropriated as a marker for some gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT), and other marginalized sexual identities."

Word Details

Letters
14
Syllables
4
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
24
points

Is REAPPROPRIATED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, REAPPROPRIATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: REAPPROPRIATED uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REAPPROPRIATED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter reappropriated Total
Scrabble 11133113111112 21
WWF 11144114111112 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REAPPROPRIATED

100 words from the letters in REAPPROPRIATED

How to Use REAPPROPRIATED in Word Games

REAPPROPRIATED is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About REAPPROPRIATED

What does REAPPROPRIATED mean?
REAPPROPRIATED is a verb. To seize and reassign.
Is REAPPROPRIATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REAPPROPRIATED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REAPPROPRIATED worth in Scrabble?
REAPPROPRIATED is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 14-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from REAPPROPRIATED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REAPPROPRIATED. The longest sub-words are 13 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.