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PENNIES

/ˈpɛn.iːz/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
N 1/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PENNIES

noun

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.

noun

In the United Kingdom, a copper coin worth 1/100 of a pound sterling. Abbreviation: p.

noun

In Ireland, a coin worth 1/100 of an Irish pound before the introduction of the euro. Abbreviation: p.

verb

To jam a door shut by inserting pennies between the doorframe and the door.

"Zach and Ben had only been at college for a week when their door was pennied by the girls down the hall."

verb

To circumvent the tripping of an electrical circuit breaker by the dangerous practice of inserting a coin in place of a fuse in a fuse socket.

Synonyms of PENNIES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PENNIES in a Sentence

  • "Zach and Ben had only been at college for a week when their door was pennied by the girls down the hall."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is PENNIES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PENNIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PENNIES

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

Letter pennies Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4122111 12

Anagrams of PENNIES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use PENNIES in Word Games

PENNIES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PENNIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PENNIES to find 75 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PENNIES

What does PENNIES mean?
PENNIES is a noun. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.
Is PENNIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENNIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENNIES worth in Scrabble?
PENNIES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENNIES?
You can make 75 words from the letters in PENNIES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PENNIES?
Synonyms of PENNIES include: new penny, old penny, cent. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PENNIES?
The anagrams of PENNIES (words using the exact same letters) are: PINENES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.