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   Pre·oc·cu·py

   /prēˈäkyəˌpī/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts: "his mother was preoccupied with paying the bills"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from pre- + occupy, suggested by Latin praeoccupare ‘seize beforehand’.

   Scrabble Points: 20

   • P

     3

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • O

     1

   • C

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   • C

     3

   • U

     1

   • P

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   • Y

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