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Is PREMATURE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREMATURE mean?

  1. adjective

    born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

    “a premature infant”

  2. adjective

    too soon or too hasty

    “our condemnation of him was a bit previous”

  3. adjective

    uncommonly early or before the expected time

    “illness led to his premature death”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (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 PREMATURE

Single letters that turn PREMATURE 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 PREMATURE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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