Prescribe
/pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Prescribe
verb
- To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
"The doctor prescribed aspirin."
- To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
"The property meets the criteria prescribed by the regulations."
Anagrams of Prescribe
No exact anagrams found for "prescribe". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "prescribe" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
s1
c3
r1
i1
b3
e1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Prescribe
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 "Prescribe"
Prescribe is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Prescribe" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "prescribe" is a high-scoring word.