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Premature

Yes, premature is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does premature mean?

adjective

  1. born after a gestation period of less than the normal time a premature infant
  2. too soon or too hasty our condemnation of him was a bit previous
  3. uncommonly early or before the expected time illness led to his premature death

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for premature

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of premature

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PREMATURE.

Words you can make from premature

Unscramble PREMATURE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is premature a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Premature 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 premature worth in Scrabble?

Premature is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does premature mean?

Premature means: born after a gestation period of less than the normal time.