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Is PRAETORIAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRAETORIAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRAETORIAN mean?

  1. noun

    a member of the Praetorian Guard

  2. adjective

    of or relating to a Roman praetor

    “praetorial powers”

  3. adjective

    characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality

    “a large Praetorian bureaucracy filled with ambitious...and often sycophantic people makes work and makes trouble”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + A (1) + E (1) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for PRAETORIAN

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Back hooks1

Anagrams of PRAETORIAN

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