MACES
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MACES
A heavy fighting club.
"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.
"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.
To hit someone or something with a mace.
An old money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael.
An old weight of 57.98 grains.
Tear gas or pepper spray, especially for personal use.
To spray in defense or attack with mace (pepper spray or tear gas) using a hand-held device.
Examples of MACES in a Sentence
- "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."
- "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."
Word Details
Is MACES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MACES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MACES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MACES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MACES
42 words from the letters in MACES
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How to Use MACES in Word Games
MACES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MACES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MACES to find 42 additional valid words.