PRIME
/pɹaɪ̯m/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of PRIME
The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.
The religious service appointed to this hour.
The early morning generally.
First in importance, degree, or rank.
"Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe."
First in time, order, or sequence.
"Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals."
First in excellence, quality, or value.
"This is a prime location for a bookstore."
To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
"You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump."
To apply a coat of primer paint to.
"I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat."
Synonyms of PRIME
Words with similar meaning
Examples of PRIME in a Sentence
- "Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe."
- "Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals."
- "This is a prime location for a bookstore."
- "You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump."
Word Details
Is PRIME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRIME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRIME uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRIME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRIME
28 words from the letters in PRIME
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PRIME in Word Games
PRIME is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PRIME is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRIME to find 28 additional valid words.