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preferment

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Is preferment a Scrabble word?

Yes, preferment is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 17 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of preferment?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (now historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product.

2. (obsolete) The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).Examples: "But consider—you need not be afraid of delegating power to me. I am no young lady on her preferment. Married women, you know, may be safely authorised."; "A mind warranted from prejudice, hath a marvellous preferment [translating avancement] to tranquility."

3. (now rare) The fact of preferring something; preference.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "preferment"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "preferment"?

Scrabble
17 points
p3
r1
e1
f4
e1
r1
m3
e1
n1
t1
Words With Friends
20 points
p4
r1
e1
f4
e1
r1
m4
e1
n2
t1

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