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ARETE

5 pts

ARETE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. ARETE means "a sharp mountain ridge".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a sharp mountain ridge

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Add one letter after ARETE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ARETE, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

A1
R1
E1
T1
E1
= 5

ARETE Scrabble FAQ

Is ARETE a Scrabble word?
ARETE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is ARETE worth in Scrabble?
ARETE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ARETE?
ARETE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ARETE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ARETES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.