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PENANCES

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PENANCES

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.

Synonyms of PENANCES

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is PENANCES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: PENANCES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PENANCES

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

Letter penances Total
Scrabble 31111311 12
WWF 41212411 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENANCES

100 words from the letters in PENANCES

How to Use PENANCES in Word Games

PENANCES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PENANCES

What does PENANCES mean?
PENANCES 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 PENANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENANCES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENANCES worth in Scrabble?
PENANCES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENANCES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENANCES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PENANCES?
Synonyms of PENANCES include: atonement, penitence. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.