PREFECTS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PREFECTS
An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
"the prefect of the aqueducts; the prefect of a camp, of a fleet, of the city guard, or of provisions; the pretorian prefect, who was commander of the troops guarding the emperor's person"
The head of a department in France.
The head of a prefecture in Japan.
Examples of PREFECTS in a Sentence
- "the prefect of the aqueducts; the prefect of a camp, of a fleet, of the city guard, or of provisions; the pretorian prefect, who was commander of the troops guarding the emperor's person"
Word Details
Is PREFECTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PREFECTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PREFECTS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PREFECTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | f | e | c | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREFECTS
100 words from the letters in PREFECTS
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How to Use PREFECTS in Word Games
PREFECTS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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