VALENCE
/ˈveɪləns/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of VALENCE
An extract; a preparation, now especially one effective against a certain number of strains of a pathogen.
The combining capacity of an atom, radical or functional group determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, gain, or share when it combines with other atoms etc.
The number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.
A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.
A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.
(bedding) A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from the mattress to the floor.
Word Details
Is VALENCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VALENCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of VALENCE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for VALENCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | a | l | e | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VALENCE
84 words from the letters in VALENCE
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How to Use VALENCE in Word Games
VALENCE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since VALENCE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VALENCE to find 84 additional valid words.