preempt
NOUNVERB
/pri'ɛmpt/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
preempt is a valid 7-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1E1E1M3P3T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does preempt mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding.
SYNONYMS
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VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Take the place of or have precedence over.
“live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”
“discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor”
SYNONYMS
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2
Acquire for oneself before others can do so.
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3
Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land).
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4
Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge.
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Anagrams of preempt
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