Scrabble & Words with friends points
- preliminary is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
- preliminary is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
- preliminary is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21
Definition of preliminary
- something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows (noun)
Examples
- training is a necessary preliminary to employment
Synonyms
- overture
- prelude
- a minor match preceding the main event (noun)
Synonyms
- prelim
- denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important (adjective)
Examples
- a preliminary investigation
See definition of preliminary in Merriam Webster