How many points is PREFERENCE worth in Scrabble?

PREFERENCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREFERENCE?

PREFERENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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PREFERENCE

17 pts

PREFERENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PREFERENCE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

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noun

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
Example: He has a preference for crisp wines.
The option to so select, and the one selected.
Example: Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?
The state of being preferred over others.

Synonyms: forechoice

verb

To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

noun

Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PREFERENCE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The preference is noted."

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Word forms

PREFERENCES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PREFERENCE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 17

PREFERENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is PREFERENCE a Scrabble word?: PREFERENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PREFERENCE mean?: PREFERENCE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PREFERENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The preference is noted."
How many points is PREFERENCE worth in Scrabble?: PREFERENCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREFERENCE?: PREFERENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).