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prevents

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Is prevents a Scrabble word?

Yes, prevents is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

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  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of prevents?

Definition

verb (English)

1. keep from happening or arising; make impossibleExamples: "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"Synonyms: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent

2. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain stateExamples: "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles"Synonyms: keep, preventAntonyms: let

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "prevents"?

Scrabble
13 points
p3
r1
e1
v4
e1
n1
t1
s1
Words With Friends
15 points
p4
r1
e1
v4
e1
n2
t1
s1

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