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PREVENTIVE

10 letters · 3 syllables

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

Definition of PREVENTIVE

PREVENTIVE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 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
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
22
points

Is PREVENTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: PREVENTIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PREVENTIVE

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

Letter preventive Total
Scrabble 3114111141 18
WWF 4115121151 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREVENTIVE

100 words from the letters in PREVENTIVE

8-letter words

How to Use PREVENTIVE in Word Games

PREVENTIVE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PREVENTIVE

What does PREVENTIVE mean?
PREVENTIVE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PREVENTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PREVENTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PREVENTIVE worth in Scrabble?
PREVENTIVE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PREVENTIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PREVENTIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.