Scrabble & Words with friends points
- preempts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- preempts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- preempts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17
Definition of preempts
- a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding (noun)
Synonyms
- pre-empt
- preemptive bid
- take the place of or have precedence over (verb)
Examples
- live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour
- discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor
Synonyms
- displace
- acquire for oneself before others can do so (verb)
- gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) (verb)
- make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge (verb)
See definition of preempts in Merriam Webster