How many points is LANCES worth in Scrabble?

LANCES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LANCES?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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LANCES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LANCES is a verb form of lance. LANCE means "to pierce with a spearlike weapon".

/ˈlɑːnsɪz/

A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.
A spear or harpoon used by whalers and fishermen.

To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.
Example: Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced Her back. Dryden.
To open with a lancet; to pierce
Example: to lance a vein or an abscess
To throw in the manner of a lance; to lanch.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

LANCES is a verb form of lance. LANCE means "to pierce with a spearlike weapon".

In a sentence: "They lances."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LANCES. It scores 8 points.

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Is LANCES a Scrabble word?: LANCES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LANCES mean?: LANCES is a verb form of lance. LANCE means "to pierce with a spearlike weapon".
How do you use LANCES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lances."
How many points is LANCES worth in Scrabble?: LANCES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LANCES?: LANCES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LANCES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.