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Word: PREFACES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 R 1 E 1 F 4 A 1 C 3 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /prหˆefรฆses/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of PREFACES

noun
  1. The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.

    "The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."

  2. An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  3. The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
verb
  1. To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

    "Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well."

  2. To give a preface to.

    "to preface a book"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed from the Latin prefix "pre-", meaning "before or in front of" in time or position.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "prefaces", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "prefaces" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PREFACES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PREFACES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PREFACES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PREFACES is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in PREFACES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in PREFACES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PREFACES:

  • # the prefaces effect
  • # master of prefaces
  • # playing with prefaces
  • # in terms of prefaces
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