Dictionary Check: preempt

"preempt" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 16 points

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P R E E M P T
3 1 1 1 3 3 1
4 1 1 1 4 4 1

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Definition

noun

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

verb

acquire for oneself before others can do so

verb

take the place of or have precedence over

Example: "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"
Synonyms:
verb

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

verb

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

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More About "preempt"

"preempt" is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points (16 in Words with Friends). It has 7 letters and is defined as "a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding". Use the dictionary checker above to look up any word, find anagrams, or explore related words below.

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Word Structure

This word starts with PRE — see all words starting with PRE

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