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NOVICES

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

N 1/2
O 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of NOVICES

noun

A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.

"I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers would avoid."

noun

A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.

Synonyms of NOVICES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of NOVICES in a Sentence

  • "I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers would avoid."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is NOVICES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NOVICES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NOVICES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for NOVICES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter novices Total
Scrabble 1141311 12
WWF 2151411 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOVICES

100 words from the letters in NOVICES

How to Use NOVICES in Word Games

NOVICES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since NOVICES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NOVICES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NOVICES

What does NOVICES mean?
NOVICES is a noun. A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.
Is NOVICES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOVICES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NOVICES worth in Scrabble?
NOVICES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from NOVICES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NOVICES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NOVICES?
Synonyms of NOVICES include: amateur, greenhorn, learner, neophyte, newbie, newling. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.