PREFACE
/ˈpɹɛfəs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PREFACE
The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
"The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."
An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
"Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well."
To give a preface to.
"to preface a book"
Synonyms of PREFACE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of PREFACE in a Sentence
- "The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."
- "Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well."
- "to preface a book"
Word Details
Is PREFACE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PREFACE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PREFACE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for PREFACE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | f | a | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREFACE
83 words from the letters in PREFACE
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How to Use PREFACE in Word Games
PREFACE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PREFACE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PREFACE to find 83 additional valid words.