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Precedence

Yes, precedence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does precedence mean?

noun

  1. status established in order of importance or urgency ...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals
  2. preceding in time
  3. the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for precedence

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of precedence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRECEDENCE.

Words you can make from precedence

Unscramble PRECEDENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is precedence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Precedence is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is precedence worth in Scrabble?

Precedence is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does precedence mean?

Precedence means: status established in order of importance or urgency.