Prevail
/pɹɪˈveɪl/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Prevail
verb
- To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
"Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."
- To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
"In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe."
- To succeed in persuading or inducing.
"I prevailed on him to wait."
- To avail.
Anagrams of Prevail
Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
v4
a1
i1
l1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Prevail"
Prevail is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Prevail" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "prevail" is a medium-scoring word.