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REAPPROPRIATING

15 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Unscramble REAPPROPRIATING Find Scrabble words

Definition of REAPPROPRIATING

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 REAPPROPRIATING 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
15
Syllables
4
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
27
points

Is REAPPROPRIATING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 27 pts

Tip: REAPPROPRIATING uses 15 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REAPPROPRIATING

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

Letter reappropriating Total
Scrabble 111331131111112 22
WWF 111441141111123 27

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REAPPROPRIATING

100 words from the letters in REAPPROPRIATING

13-letter words

appropriating 20/25 USUKWWF inappropriate 19/23 USUKWWF

11-letter words

appropriate 17/20 USUKWWF preparation 15/18 USUKWWF

10-letter words

riprapping 17/22 USUKWWF preappoint 16/20 UK rapportage 15/18 UK apparition 14/17 USUKWWF preparator 14/16 USUKWWF paragonite 13/16 UK perorating 13/16 USUKWWF praetorian 12/14 USUKWWF reparation 12/14 USUKWWF arragonite 11/13 UK

9-letter words

poppering 16/21 UK appearing 14/18 USUKWWF preparing 14/18 USUKWWF pretaping 14/18 USUKWWF propagate 14/17 USUKWWF appertain 13/16 USUKWWF reappoint 13/16 USUKWWF apparitor 13/15 USUKWWF repairing 12/15 USUKWWF porringer 12/15 USUKWWF patronage 12/15 USUKWWF operating 12/15 USUKWWF pignorate 12/15 UK parroting 12/15 USUKWWF prorating 12/15 USUKWWF portering 12/15 USUKWWF reporting 12/15 USUKWWF topiarian 11/13 UK pretorian 11/13 USUKWWF arraigner 10/12 UK aragonite 10/12 USUKWWF originate 10/12 USUKWWF geartrain 10/12 UK irrigator 10/11 USUKWWF aerotrain 9/10 UK

8-letter words

prepping 15/20 USUKWWF propping 15/20 USUKWWF proppant 14/18 UK papering 13/17 USUKWWF grippier 13/16 USUKWWF griptape 13/16 UK trapping 13/17 USUKWWF tripping 13/17 USUKWWF agitprop 13/16 USUKWWF priapean 12/15 USUKWWF antipope 12/15 USUKWWF apparent 12/15 USUKWWF trappean 12/15 USUKWWF parpoint 12/15 UK tarpaper 12/14 USUKWWF trappier 12/14 UK trippier 12/14 USUKWWF preprint 12/15 USUKWWF peignoir 11/14 USUKWWF progeria 11/13 USUKWWF parergon 11/14 USUKWWF paginate 11/14 USUKWWF pinotage 11/14 UK opiating 11/14 USUKWWF retaping 11/14 USUKWWF tapering 11/14 USUKWWF pirating 11/14 USUKWWF tragopan 11/14 USUKWWF riparian 10/12 USUKWWF antirape 10/12 USUKWWF paintier 10/12 USUKWWF atropine 10/12 USUKWWF pointier 10/12 USUKWWF pretrain 10/12 USUKWWF terrapin 10/12 USUKWWF troparia 10/11 UK priorate 10/11 USUKWWF parroter 10/11 USUKWWF grainier 9/11 USUKWWF orangier 9/11 USUKWWF arranger 9/11 USUKWWF aerating 9/11 USUKWWF rigatoni 9/11 USUKWWF irrigate 9/10 USUKWWF retiring 9/11 USUKWWF arrogate 9/10 USUKWWF arrogant 9/11 USUKWWF tarragon 9/11 USUKWWF garroter 9/10 USUKWWF regrator 9/10 UK aeration 8/9 USUKWWF anterior 8/9 USUKWWF interior 8/9 USUKWWF terraria 8/8 USUKWWF narrater 8/9 USUKWWF narrator 8/9 USUKWWF

7-letter words

papping 14/19 UK pepping 14/19 USUKWWF pipping 14/19 USUKWWF popping 14/19 USUKWWF panpipe 13/17 USUKWWF

How to Use REAPPROPRIATING in Word Games

REAPPROPRIATING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About REAPPROPRIATING

What does REAPPROPRIATING mean?
REAPPROPRIATING is a verb. To seize and reassign.
Is REAPPROPRIATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REAPPROPRIATING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REAPPROPRIATING worth in Scrabble?
REAPPROPRIATING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. It is a 15-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from REAPPROPRIATING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REAPPROPRIATING. The longest sub-words are 13 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.