How many points is MACES worth in Scrabble?

MACES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MACES?

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

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MACES

9 pts

MACES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. MACES is a verb form of mace. MACE means "to attack with a weapon resembling a club (a heavy piece of wood)".

Meaning & examples

noun

A heavy fighting club.
Example: 1786, The Mace is an ancient weapon, formerly much used by cavalry of all nations, and likewise by ecclesiastics, who in consequence of their tenures, frequently took the field, but were by a canon of the church forbidden to wield the sword. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 51.
A ceremonial form of this weapon.
Example: 1598, I am a king that find thee; and I know 'Tis not the balm, the sceptre, and the ball, The sword, the mace, the crown imperial, The intertissued robe of gold and pearl... — William Shakespeare, Henvry V, Act IV, Scene I, line 259.
A long baton used by some drum majors to keep time and lead a marching band. If this baton is referred to as a mace, by convention it has a ceremonial often decorative head, which, if of metal, usually is hollow and sometimes intricately worked.

verb

To hit someone or something with a mace.

noun

An old money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael.
An old weight of 57.98 grains.

noun

Tear gas or pepper spray, especially for personal use.

verb

To spray in defense or attack with mace (pepper spray or tear gas) using a hand-held device.
To spray a similar noxious chemical in defense or attack using an available hand-held device such as an aerosol spray can.

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Definition and meaning

MACES is a verb form of mace. MACE means "to attack with a weapon resembling a club (a heavy piece of wood)".

In a sentence: "They maces."

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MACES Scrabble FAQ

Is MACES a Scrabble word?: MACES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does MACES mean?: MACES is a verb form of mace. MACE means "to attack with a weapon resembling a club (a heavy piece of wood)".
How do you use MACES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They maces."
How many points is MACES worth in Scrabble?: MACES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MACES?: MACES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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