1verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
“My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
01 Word definition
preclude
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is PRECLUDE a word?
Yes. PRECLUDE is a 8-letter verb. keep from happening or arising; make impossible Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-R-E-C-L-U-D-EHow do you spell PRECLUDE?
PRECLUDE contains 8 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.
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2verb
make impossible, especially beforehand
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗preventforestallforecloseforbidrule outclose out
02 Letter breakdown
How is PRECLUDE spelled?
P1R2E3C4L5U6D7E8
03 Word-game status
Can you play PRECLUDE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About PRECLUDE.
How do you spell PRECLUDE?
PRECLUDE is spelled P-R-E-C-L-U-D-E. It contains 8 letters.