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Is LANCES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LANCES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LANCES mean?

Lances is a form of LANCE.

  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

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6

L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 8 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 LANCES

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of LANCES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LANCES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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