Dictionary
Preempt
p 3r 1e 1e 1m 3p 3t 1
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 7 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does preempt mean?
noun
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
Synonymspreemptive bid
verb
acquire for oneself before others can do so
take the place of or have precedence over
“live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”
Synonymsdisplace
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
Is PREEMPT a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is PREEMPT worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PREEMPT
Hooks for PREEMPT
Add one letter to the front or back of PREEMPT to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Preempt: quick answers
Is PREEMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PREEMPT is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PREEMPT worth?
PREEMPT scores 13 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does preempt mean?
As a noun, preempt means “a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding”. It has 5 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in PREEMPT?
You can make 52 shorter words from PREEMPT, such as TEMPER, MPRET, EMPT, PEEP. See the full list.