How many points is LAUNCE worth in Scrabble?

LAUNCE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAUNCE?

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

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LAUNCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LAUNCE means "a marine fish".

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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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a marine fish

In a sentence: "The launce is noted."

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

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Is LAUNCE a Scrabble word?: LAUNCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LAUNCE mean?: a marine fish
How do you use LAUNCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The launce is noted."
How many points is LAUNCE worth in Scrabble?: LAUNCE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAUNCE?: LAUNCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).