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Prompt

Yes, prompt is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does prompt mean?

noun

  1. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) the audience could hear his prompting
  2. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

verb

  1. give an incentive for action This moved me to sacrifice my career
  2. serve as the inciting cause of She prompted me to call my relatives
  3. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

adjective

  1. according to schedule or without delay; on time the train is prompt
  2. ready and willing or quick to act she is always prompt to help her friends
  3. performed with little or no delay an immediate reply to my letter

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for prompt

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of prompt

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PROMPT.

Words you can make from prompt

Unscramble PROMPT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is prompt a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Prompt 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 prompt worth in Scrabble?

Prompt is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does prompt mean?

Prompt means: a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken).