Private
/ˈpɹaɪvət/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Private
noun
adjective
- Belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group.
"Her address is private; you can't have it."
- Not accessible by the public.
"private property"
- Not in governmental office or employment.
"He quit public life, living quietly as a private citizen."
- Not publicly known; not open; secret.
"The identity of the beneficiaries of the trust is private."
- Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded.
"Can we go somewhere more private?"
Anagrams of Private
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
r1
i1
v4
a1
t1
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Private
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Private"
Private is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Private" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "private" is a medium-scoring word.