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Is PRECEDENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRECEDENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRECEDENCE mean?

  1. noun

    status established in order of importance or urgency

    “...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals”

  2. noun

    preceding in time

  3. noun

    the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + E (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for PRECEDENCE

Single letters that turn PRECEDENCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from PRECEDENCE

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