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PRETENCES

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PRETENCES

noun

An act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.

noun

Something asserted or alleged on slight evidence; an unwarranted assumption.

noun

Intention; design.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is PRETENCES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: PRETENCES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PRETENCES

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

Letter pretences Total
Scrabble 311111311 13
WWF 411112411 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETENCES

100 words from the letters in PRETENCES

How to Use PRETENCES in Word Games

PRETENCES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRETENCES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PRETENCES

What does PRETENCES mean?
PRETENCES is a noun. An act of pretending or pretension; a false claim or pretext.
Is PRETENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRETENCES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PRETENCES worth in Scrabble?
PRETENCES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PRETENCES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PRETENCES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.