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Is PREDECESSOR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PREDECESSOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREDECESSOR mean?

  1. noun

    one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

  2. noun

    something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
18
Letters
11

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) + O (1) + R (1) = 16 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 PREDECESSOR

Single letters that turn PREDECESSOR 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

Anagrams of PREDECESSOR

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Words you can make from PREDECESSOR

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