pre-emptive

adjective
11 letters2 syllables19 points in Scrabble®23 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS1
ADJECTIVE
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Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.

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Related formpreempt
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Scrabble®19 points
Words With Friends®23 points
Double word38 points
Triple word57 points
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Starts & ends withP … E
Syllablespre-emp · tive
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