Prefer
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To like better or best; to choose over another option.
“I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prɪˈfɜː/
Syllables
pre·fer
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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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