Is CADENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CADENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CADENCE mean?
- noun
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
- noun
the close of a musical section
- noun
a recurrent rhythmical series
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CADENCE
Single letters that turn CADENCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from CADENCE
The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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