PREDATES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PREDATES
A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.
To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)
To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.
"The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal."
To prey upon something.
Examples of PREDATES in a Sentence
- "The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal."
Word Details
Is PREDATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PREDATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PREDATES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PREDATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | d | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of PREDATES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREDATES
100 words from the letters in PREDATES
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How to Use PREDATES in Word Games
PREDATES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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