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Is LANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LANCE mean?

  1. noun

    a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

  2. noun

    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

  3. noun

    a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

  4. verb

    move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

    “Planes lanced towards the shore”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 7 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 LANCE

Single letters that turn LANCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks4

Anagrams of LANCE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LANCE

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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