atavist

Meanings

Plural: atavists

Noun

an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism
A genetic characteristic emerging after an absence from several generations.
A person of atavistic beliefs or habits.

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 10

atavist is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
atavist is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
atavist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

atavist is a valid Words With Friends word