PREEMPT — 7 letter word
preempt
The word preempt has 7 letters: P, R, E, E, M, P, T. It contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding".
7 letter word "preempt": P R E E M P T — noun
Scrabble score: 13 Words With Friends: 16
Letter Analysis of preempt
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 5 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of preempt
noun
- a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding Synonyms: preemptive bid
verb
- make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
- acquire for oneself before others can do so
- gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- take the place of or have precedence over "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour" Synonyms: displace