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PREVENT

7 letters · 2 syllables

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of PREVENT

PREVENT is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is PREVENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PREVENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for PREVENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter prevent Total
Scrabble 3114111 12
WWF 4115121 15

How to Use PREVENT in Word Games

PREVENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PREVENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PREVENT to find 81 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PREVENT

What does PREVENT mean?
PREVENT is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PREVENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PREVENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PREVENT worth in Scrabble?
PREVENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PREVENT?
You can make 81 words from the letters in PREVENT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.