SEVERANCE
/ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
S
1/1
E
1/1
V
4/5
E
1/1
R
1/1
A
1/1
N
1/2
C
3/4
E
1/1
Definition of SEVERANCE
noun
The act of severing or the state of being severed.
noun
A separation.
noun
A severance payment.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points
Is SEVERANCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEVERANCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: SEVERANCE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SEVERANCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | v | e | r | a | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEVERANCE
100 words from the letters in SEVERANCE
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
encave
11/14
UK
carven
11/14
USUKWWF
cavern
11/14
USUKWWF
craven
11/14
USUKWWF
carves
11/13
USUKWWF
cavers
11/13
USUKWWF
craves
11/13
USUKWWF
varecs
11/13
UK
enerve
9/11
UK
evener
9/11
USUKWWF
veneer
9/11
USUKWWF
naeves
9/11
UK
veenas
9/11
USUKWWF
averse
9/10
USUKWWF
reaves
9/10
USUKWWF
reeves
9/10
USUKWWF
severe
9/10
USUKWWF
ravens
9/11
USUKWWF
nerves
9/11
USUKWWF
careen
8/10
USUKWWF
enrace
8/10
UK
recane
8/10
USUKWWF
encase
8/10
USUKWWF
seance
8/10
USWWF
seneca
8/10
USUKWWF
crease
8/9
USUKWWF
searce
8/9
UK
creese
8/9
USUKWWF
caners
8/10
USUKWWF
casern
8/10
USUKWWF
cranes
8/10
USUKWWF
crenas
8/10
UK
nacres
8/10
USUKWWF
rances
8/10
USUKWWF
censer
8/10
USUKWWF
scerne
8/10
UK
screen
8/10
USUKWWF
secern
8/10
USUKWWF
ensear
6/7
UK
ranees
6/7
USUKWWF
serena
6/7
UK
reseen
6/7
USUKWWF
serene
6/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
carve
10/12
USUKWWF
caver
10/12
USUKWWF
crave
10/12
USUKWWF
varec
10/12
UK
caves
10/12
USUKWWF
naeve
8/10
UK
veena
8/10
USUKWWF
venae
8/10
USUKWWF
reave
8/9
USUKWWF
reeve
8/9
USUKWWF
raven
8/10
USUKWWF
erven
8/10
UK
nerve
8/10
USUKWWF
never
8/10
USUKWWF
eaves
8/9
USUKWWF
avens
8/10
USUKWWF
naves
8/10
USUKWWF
vanes
8/10
USUKWWF
evens
8/10
USUKWWF
neves
8/10
USUKWWF
seven
8/10
USUKWWF
avers
8/9
USUKWWF
raves
8/9
USUKWWF
saver
8/9
USUKWWF
vares
8/9
UK
versa
8/9
UK
serve
8/9
USUKWWF
sever
8/9
USUKWWF
veers
8/9
USUKWWF
verse
8/9
USUKWWF
caner
7/9
USUKWWF
crane
7/9
USUKWWF
crena
7/9
UK
nacre
7/9
USUKWWF
rance
7/9
USUKWWF
caese
7/8
UK
cease
7/8
USUKWWF
acnes
7/9
USUKWWF
canes
7/9
USUKWWF
sance
7/9
UK
scena
7/9
USUKWWF
cense
7/9
USUKWWF
scene
7/9
USUKWWF
acers
7/8
UK
acres
7/8
USUKWWF
cares
7/8
USUKWWF
How to Use SEVERANCE in Word Games
SEVERANCE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SEVERANCE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SEVERANCE
What does SEVERANCE mean?
SEVERANCE is a noun. The act of severing or the state of being severed.
Is SEVERANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEVERANCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SEVERANCE worth in Scrabble?
SEVERANCE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SEVERANCE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SEVERANCE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SEVERANCE?
Synonyms of SEVERANCE include: separation, severance pay, severance payment. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.