preemptive
ADJECTIVE
/pri'ɛmptɪv/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
preemptive is a valid 10-letter word worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1E1E1M3P3T1I1V4E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =19 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 38TRIPLE WORD → 57
MEANING
What does preemptive mean?
ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1
Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.
“a preemptive business offer”
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