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atavism

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Is atavism a Scrabble word?

Yes, atavism is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 12 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of atavism?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (sociology) Reversion to past primitive behavior, especially violence.Examples: "I have even read in a book of criminology that the tramp is an atavism, a throw-back to the nomadic stage of humanity."; ""...he traces the roots of objectless imperialism to three sources, each an atavism. Modern imperialism, according to Schumpeter, resulted from the combined impact of a "war machine", warlike instincts, and export monopolism"."countableuncountable

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "atavism"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "atavism"?

Scrabble
12 points
A1
T1
A1
V4
I1
S1
M3
Words With Friends
14 points
A1
T1
A1
V4
I1
S1
M4

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