Is PREFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PREFERENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PREFERENCE mean?
- noun
a strong liking
“my own preference is for good literature”
- noun
a predisposition in favor of something
“a predilection for expensive cars”
- noun
the right or chance to choose
“given my druthers, I'd eat cake”
- noun
grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
10
Letters
P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + 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 PREFERENCE
Single letters that turn PREFERENCE 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 PREFERENCE
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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