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Is PREEMPT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PREEMPT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREEMPT mean?

  1. verb

    acquire for oneself before others can do so

  2. noun

    a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

  3. verb

    take the place of or have precedence over

    “live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”

  4. verb

    gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) = 13 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 PREEMPT

Single letters that turn PREEMPT 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 PREEMPT

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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