PREVAILS
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PREVAILS
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
"Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
"In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe."
To succeed in persuading or inducing.
"I prevailed on him to wait."
Examples of PREVAILS in a Sentence
- "Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."
- "In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe."
- "I prevailed on him to wait."
Word Details
Is PREVAILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PREVAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PREVAILS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PREVAILS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | v | a | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREVAILS
100 words from the letters in PREVAILS
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How to Use PREVAILS in Word Games
PREVAILS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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