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preventives

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Is preventives a Scrabble word?

Yes, preventives is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 19 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of preventives?

Definition

noun (English)

1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or diseaseExamples: "the doctor recommended several preventatives"Synonyms: preventative, preventive, prophylactic

2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensomeSynonyms: encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive

3. an agent or device intended to prevent conceptionSynonyms: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "preventives"?

Scrabble
19 points
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Words With Friends
21 points
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