Dictionary Check: preempt
"preempt" is a valid word!
📊 Letter Scores
| 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
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
acquire for oneself before others can do so
take the place of or have precedence over
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
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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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