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Prescription

Yes, prescription is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does prescription mean?

noun

  1. directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions I tried to follow her prescription for success
  2. a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly
  3. written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person

adjective

  1. available only with a doctor's written prescription a prescription drug

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of prescription

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRESCRIPTION.

Words you can make from prescription

Unscramble PRESCRIPTION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is prescription a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Prescription 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 prescription worth in Scrabble?

Prescription is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does prescription mean?

Prescription means: directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions.