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SIXPENCES

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of SIXPENCES

noun

The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.

"Finest apples, sixpence each."

noun

A former British coin worth sixpence, first minted in 1551.

"Have you got two sixpences for a shilling?"

Synonyms of SIXPENCES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SIXPENCES in a Sentence

  • "Finest apples, sixpence each."
  • "Have you got two sixpences for a shilling?"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
23
points

Is SIXPENCES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

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

Letter Values for SIXPENCES

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

Letter sixpences Total
Scrabble 118311311 20
WWF 118412411 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIXPENCES

100 words from the letters in SIXPENCES

How to Use SIXPENCES in Word Games

SIXPENCES is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SIXPENCES

What does SIXPENCES mean?
SIXPENCES is a noun. The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
Is SIXPENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SIXPENCES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SIXPENCES worth in Scrabble?
SIXPENCES is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SIXPENCES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SIXPENCES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SIXPENCES?
Synonyms of SIXPENCES include: hog, lord, tester, tizzy, tanner. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.