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Prefectures
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About 3 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Less common · plural of prefecture
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does prefectures mean?
noun
the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)
the office of prefect
Definitions shown for prefecture, the base form of prefectures.
Is PREFECTURES 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 PREFECTURES worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PREFECTURES
Best shorter words top 30 of 424
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See all 424 words made from PREFECTURES Words that end like PREFECTURES
Common words that share the ending -URES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -URES Prefectures: quick answers
Is PREFECTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PREFECTURES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PREFECTURES worth?
PREFECTURES scores 18 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does prefectures mean?
prefectures is the plural of prefecture, which means “the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in PREFECTURES?
You can make 424 shorter words from PREFECTURES, such as PERFECTERS, PREFECTURE, PERFECTER, PERFECTS. See the full list.