How many points is PRETENCE worth in Scrabble?

PRETENCE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRETENCE?

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

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PRETENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PRETENCE is a noun form of pretense. PRETENSE means "the act of pretending".

/ˈpɹiːtɛns/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːtɛns/

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

PRETENCE is a noun form of pretense. PRETENSE means "the act of pretending".

In a sentence: "The pretence is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRETENCE. It scores 12 points.

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PRETENCE, without blank tiles.

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Is PRETENCE a Scrabble word?: PRETENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PRETENCE mean?: PRETENCE is a noun form of pretense. PRETENSE means "the act of pretending".
How do you use PRETENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pretence is noted."
How many points is PRETENCE worth in Scrabble?: PRETENCE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRETENCE?: PRETENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).