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PREFECTS

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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R 1/1
E 1/1
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S 1/1

Definition of PREFECTS

noun

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"

noun

The head of a department in France.

noun

The head of a prefecture in Japan.

Synonyms of PREFECTS

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is PREFECTS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PREFECTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 prefects Total
Scrabble 31141311 15
WWF 41141411 17

Anagrams of PREFECTS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREFECTS

100 words from the letters in PREFECTS

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PREFECTS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PREFECTS

What does PREFECTS mean?
PREFECTS is a noun. An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
Is PREFECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PREFECTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PREFECTS worth in Scrabble?
PREFECTS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PREFECTS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PREFECTS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PREFECTS?
Synonyms of PREFECTS include: provost. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PREFECTS?
The anagrams of PREFECTS (words using the exact same letters) are: PERFECTS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.