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Is PRELIM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRELIM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRELIM mean?

  1. noun

    a minor match preceding the main event

  2. noun

    an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + M (3) = 10 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 PRELIM

Single letters that turn PRELIM 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 PRELIM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PRELIM

The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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