Prevent
Yes, prevent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does prevent mean?
verb
- keep from happening or arising; make impossible
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
- stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
We must prevent the cancer from spreading
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for prevent
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of prevent
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PREVENT.
Words you can make from prevent
Frequently asked questions
Is prevent a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Prevent 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 prevent worth in Scrabble?
Prevent is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does prevent mean?
Prevent means: keep from happening or arising; make impossible.