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A 1 T 1 A 1 V 4 I 1 S 1 M 3

ATAVISM

12
Scrabble points
7
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

The reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence; a throwback.

Letter values

A = 1, T = 1, A = 1, V = 4, I = 1, S = 1, M = 3

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Frequently asked

Is ATAVISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ATAVISM is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 12 points.
How many points is ATAVISM worth?
ATAVISM is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does ATAVISM mean?
The reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence; a throwback.