PENITENTIARIES
14 letters · 5 syllables · noun
P
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E
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N
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I
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T
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E
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N
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T
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I
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A
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R
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S
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Definition of PENITENTIARIES
noun
A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
noun
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
noun
One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
Word Details
Letters
14
Syllables
5
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points
Is PENITENTIARIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PENITENTIARIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: PENITENTIARIES uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PENITENTIARIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | n | i | t | e | n | t | i | a | r | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENITENTIARIES
100 words from the letters in PENITENTIARIES
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
septenarii
12/14
USUKWWF
perennates
12/15
USUKWWF
serpentine
12/15
USUKWWF
tripinnate
12/15
USUKWWF
septennate
12/15
UK
inpatients
12/15
USUKWWF
penetrates
12/14
USUKWWF
penetrants
12/15
USUKWWF
repentants
12/15
UK
pertinents
12/15
UK
reinitiate
10/11
USUKWWF
intenerate
10/12
USUKWWF
sententiae
10/12
USUKWWF
entreaties
10/11
USUKWWF
itinerates
10/11
USUKWWF
entireties
10/11
USUKWWF
eternities
10/11
USUKWWF
entertains
10/12
USUKWWF
tenantries
10/12
USUKWWF
itinerants
10/12
USUKWWF
9-letter words
persienne
11/14
UK
perennate
11/14
USUKWWF
septennia
11/14
UK
insipient
11/14
UK
peateries
11/12
UK
aperients
11/13
USUKWWF
episterna
11/13
UK
parenties
11/13
UK
pistareen
11/13
USUKWWF
sparteine
11/13
USUKWWF
perenties
11/13
UK
ripienist
11/13
UK
spinneret
11/14
USUKWWF
inpatient
11/14
USUKWWF
penetrate
11/13
USUKWWF
patienter
11/13
USUKWWF
penetrant
11/14
USUKWWF
repentant
11/14
USUKWWF
pertinent
11/14
USUKWWF
patentees
11/13
USUKWWF
pianettes
11/13
UK
paintiest
11/13
USUKWWF
penitents
11/14
USUKWWF
epitrites
11/12
UK
triptanes
11/13
USUKWWF
pinsetter
11/13
USUKWWF
niaiserie
9/10
UK
inanities
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USUKWWF
tanneries
9/11
USUKWWF
internees
9/11
USUKWWF
retinenes
9/11
USUKWWF
itinerate
9/10
USUKWWF
entertain
9/11
USUKWWF
itinerant
9/11
USUKWWF
nitratine
9/11
UK
initiates
9/10
USUKWWF
sententia
9/11
USUKWWF
intestine
9/11
USUKWWF
reinstate
9/10
USUKWWF
reinettes
9/10
UK
serinette
9/10
UK
teentsier
9/10
USUKWWF
enteritis
9/10
USUKWWF
interties
9/10
USUKWWF
retinites
9/10
USUKWWF
retinitis
9/10
USUKWWF
trinities
9/10
USUKWWF
instanter
9/11
USUKWWF
intranets
9/11
UK
transient
9/11
USUKWWF
internist
9/11
USUKWWF
8-letter words
naperies
10/12
USUKWWF
pineries
10/12
USUKWWF
panniers
10/13
USUKWWF
aperient
10/12
USUKWWF
perentie
10/12
UK
paintier
10/12
USUKWWF
pianiste
10/12
UK
pentanes
10/13
USUKWWF
pentenes
10/13
USUKWWF
parietes
10/11
USUKWWF
petaries
10/11
UK
parities
10/11
USUKWWF
preteens
10/12
USUKWWF
pretense
10/12
USUKWWF
terpenes
10/12
USUKWWF
painters
10/12
USUKWWF
pantries
10/12
USUKWWF
pertains
10/12
USUKWWF
pinaster
10/12
USUKWWF
pristane
10/12
USUKWWF
repaints
10/12
USUKWWF
pristine
10/12
USUKWWF
inspirit
10/12
USUKWWF
How to Use PENITENTIARIES in Word Games
PENITENTIARIES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PENITENTIARIES to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PENITENTIARIES
What does PENITENTIARIES mean?
PENITENTIARIES is a noun. A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
Is PENITENTIARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENITENTIARIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENITENTIARIES worth in Scrabble?
PENITENTIARIES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 14-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENITENTIARIES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENITENTIARIES. The longest sub-words are 12 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PENITENTIARIES?
Synonyms of PENITENTIARIES include: pen. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.