PENNY
/pəni/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PENNY
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.
In the United Kingdom, a copper coin worth 1/100 of a pound sterling. Abbreviation: p.
In Ireland, a coin worth 1/100 of an Irish pound before the introduction of the euro. Abbreviation: p.
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."
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.
Examples of PENNY 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
Is PENNY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PENNY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PENNY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PENNY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | n | n | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENNY
12 words from the letters in PENNY
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PENNY in Word Games
PENNY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PENNY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PENNY to find 12 additional valid words.