How many points is ATAVISM worth in Scrabble?

ATAVISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATAVISM?

ATAVISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ATAVISM?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAVISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ATAVISM

12 pts

ATAVISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ATAVISM means "the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence

Share ATAVISM

Check the Scrabble meaning of ATAVISM. It scores 12 points.

Back hooks

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

ATAVISMS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

ATAVISMS13 pts

Letter Values

= 12

ATAVISM Scrabble FAQ

Is ATAVISM a Scrabble word?: ATAVISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is ATAVISM worth in Scrabble?: ATAVISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATAVISM?: ATAVISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ATAVISM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAVISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.