SIXPENCES
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SIXPENCES
The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
"Finest apples, sixpence each."
A former British coin worth sixpence, first minted in 1551.
"Have you got two sixpences for a shilling?"
Examples of SIXPENCES in a Sentence
- "Finest apples, sixpence each."
- "Have you got two sixpences for a shilling?"
Word Details
Is SIXPENCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIXPENCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | i | x | p | e | n | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIXPENCES
100 words from the letters in SIXPENCES
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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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