How many points is INSTANCE worth in Scrabble?

INSTANCE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INSTANCE?

INSTANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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INSTANCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. INSTANCE means "to cite as an example".

/ˈɪnstəns/

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.
A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.
Example: It sends some precious instance of itself/ After the thing it loves. Hamlet IV. v. ca. 1602
That which is urgent; motive.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to cite as an example

In a sentence: "They instance."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INSTANCE. It scores 10 points.

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Is INSTANCE a Scrabble word?: INSTANCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does INSTANCE mean?: to cite as an example
How do you use INSTANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They instance."
How many points is INSTANCE worth in Scrabble?: INSTANCE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INSTANCE?: INSTANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).