PRIME

/pɹaɪ̯m/

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of PRIME

noun

The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.
The religious service appointed to this hour.

adjective

First in importance, degree, or rank.
"Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe."
First in time, order, or sequence.
"Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals."

verb

To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
"You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump."
To apply a coat of primer paint to.
"I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat."

noun

An intermediate sprint within a race, usually offering a prize and/or points.

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About the word PRIME

Is "PRIME" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PRIME" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PRIME" worth?

In Scrabble, "PRIME" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "PRIME" mean?

The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.

Does "PRIME" have any anagrams?

No, "PRIME" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.