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tanistry

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Is tanistry a Scrabble word?

Yes, tanistry is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 11 points in Scrabble.

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

What is the meaning of tanistry?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (historical) A form of tenure, in ancient Scotland and Ireland, whereby succession was passed to an elected member of the same extended family.Examples: "They also have to make allowance, in place of primogeniture, for the practice of tanistry, that is, the naming of a successor who was not necessarily the ruler's son."historicaluncountableusually

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "tanistry"?

Scrabble
11 points
T1
A1
N1
I1
S1
T1
R1
Y4
Words With Friends
11 points
T1
A1
N2
I1
S1
T1
R1
Y4

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