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Is PREFER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PREFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREFER mean?

  1. verb

    like better; value more highly

    “Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels”

  2. verb

    select as an alternative over another

    “I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant”

  3. verb

    promote over another

    “he favors his second daughter”

  4. verb

    give preference to one creditor over another

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 11 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 PREFER

Single letters that turn PREFER 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 PREFER

The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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