How many points is PREPOSITION worth in Scrabble?

PREPOSITION is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREPOSITION?

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

Can you add a letter to PREPOSITION?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PREPOSITIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PREPOSITION

15 pts

PREPOSITION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. PREPOSITION means "a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication".

Meaning & examples

/ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/

Pronunciation: /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/

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noun

(grammar, strict sense) Any of a class of non-inflecting words typically employed to connect a following noun or a pronoun, in an adjectival or adverbial sense, with some other word: a particle used with a noun or pronoun (in English always in the objective case) to make a phrase limiting some other word.
A proposition; an exposition; a discourse.

verb

To place in a location before some other event occurs.
Example: It is important to preposition the material before turning on the machine.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication

In a sentence: "The preposition is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PREPOSITION. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after PREPOSITION. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

PREPOSITIONS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PREPOSITION Scrabble FAQ

Is PREPOSITION a Scrabble word?: PREPOSITION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does PREPOSITION mean?: a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication
How do you use PREPOSITION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The preposition is noted."
How many points is PREPOSITION worth in Scrabble?: PREPOSITION is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREPOSITION?: PREPOSITION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PREPOSITION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PREPOSITIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.