Word: PREVAILS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PREVAILS
- To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
"Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."
- To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
"In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe."
- To succeed in persuading or inducing.
"I prevailed on him to wait."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed from the Latin prefix "pre-", meaning "before or in front of" in time or position.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "prevails" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "prevails" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PREVAILS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PREVAILS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PREVAILS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PREVAILS:
- # the prevails effect
- # master of prevails
- # playing with prevails
- # in terms of prevails
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