Prefer

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To like better or best; to choose over another option.

“I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.”

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P-R start, double E, ends with R; common letter pattern.

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Worth 11 points; double letters can create good scoring opportunities.

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