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PENANCE

/ˈpɛn.əns/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
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Definition of PENANCE

noun

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

noun

A sacrament in some Christian churches.

noun

Any instrument of self-punishment.

verb

To impose penance; to punish.

Synonyms of PENANCE

Words with similar meaning

atonement penitence

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is PENANCE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PENANCE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for PENANCE

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

Letter penance Total
Scrabble 3111131 11
WWF 4121241 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENANCE

51 words from the letters in PENANCE

6-letter words

pennae 8/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

peace 9/11 USUKWWF pecan 9/12 USUKWWF pence 9/12 USUKWWF nance 7/10 USUKWWF panne 7/10 USUKWWF penna 7/10 USUKWWF penne 7/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

cape 8/10 USUKWWF pace 8/10 USUKWWF cepe 8/10 USUKWWF acne 6/8 USUKWWF ance 6/8 UK cane 6/8 USUKWWF cann 6/9 UK nape 6/8 USUKWWF neap 6/8 USUKWWF pane 6/8 USUKWWF pean 6/8 USUKWWF neep 6/8 USUKWWF peen 6/8 USUKWWF pene 6/8 UK nene 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cap 7/9 USUKWWF pac 7/9 USUKWWF cep 7/9 USUKWWF pec 7/9 USUKWWF ace 5/6 USUKWWF cee 5/6 USUKWWF can 5/7 USUKWWF ape 5/6 USUKWWF pea 5/6 USUKWWF pee 5/6 USUKWWF nap 5/7 USUKWWF pan 5/7 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF ane 3/4 USUKWWF ean 3/4 UK nae 3/4 USUKWWF een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK nee 3/4 USWWF nan 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pa 4/5 USUKWWF pe 4/5 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use PENANCE in Word Games

PENANCE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PENANCE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PENANCE to find 51 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PENANCE

What does PENANCE mean?
PENANCE is a noun. A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
Is PENANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENANCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENANCE worth in Scrabble?
PENANCE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENANCE?
You can make 51 words from the letters in PENANCE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PENANCE?
Synonyms of PENANCE include: atonement, penitence. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.