ABSENCES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ABSENCES
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.
"He had an absence of enthusiasm."
Examples of ABSENCES in a Sentence
- "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
- "He had an absence of enthusiasm."
Word Details
Is ABSENCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABSENCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABSENCES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABSENCES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | s | e | n | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABSENCES
100 words from the letters in ABSENCES
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How to Use ABSENCES in Word Games
ABSENCES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABSENCES to find 100 additional valid words.