How many points is PENCE worth in Scrabble?

PENCE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENCE?

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

Can you add a letter to PENCE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPENCE, PENCEL, PENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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PENCE

9 pts

PENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PENCE is a noun form of penny. PENNY means "coin worth one hundredth of a pound".

Meaning & examples

/pəns/

Pronunciation

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noun

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.
In the United Kingdom, a copper coin worth 1/100 of a pound sterling. Abbreviation: p.
In Ireland, a coin worth 1/100 of an Irish pound before the introduction of the euro. Abbreviation: p.

Synonyms: new penny, old penny, cent

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PENCE is a noun form of penny. PENNY means "coin worth one hundredth of a pound".

In a sentence: "The pence is noted."

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Base words

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PENNY10 pts

Front hooks

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SPENCE10 pts

Back hooks

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Letter Values

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PENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is PENCE a Scrabble word?: PENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PENCE mean?: PENCE is a noun form of penny. PENNY means "coin worth one hundredth of a pound".
How do you use PENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pence is noted."
How many points is PENCE worth in Scrabble?: PENCE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENCE?: PENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPENCE, PENCEL, PENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.