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PREVAILS

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
V 4/5
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of PREVAILS

verb

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."

verb

To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

"In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe."

verb

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is PREVAILS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 prevails Total
Scrabble 31141111 13
WWF 41151121 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREVAILS

100 words from the letters in PREVAILS

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PREVAILS

What does PREVAILS mean?
PREVAILS is a verb. 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.
Is PREVAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PREVAILS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PREVAILS worth in Scrabble?
PREVAILS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PREVAILS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PREVAILS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.