PREEMPTION
/priːˈɛmpʃən/
10 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PREEMPTION
The purchase of something before it is offered for sale to others.
The purchase of public land by the occupant.
The temporary interruption of a task without its cooperation and with the intention of resuming it at a later time.
Word Details
Is PREEMPTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PREEMPTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PREEMPTION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PREEMPTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | e | m | p | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREEMPTION
100 words from the letters in PREEMPTION
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How to Use PREEMPTION in Word Games
PREEMPTION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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