Is POTENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POTENCY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does POTENCY mean?
- noun
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
“he has the authority to issue warrants”
- noun
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
“the toxin's potency”
- noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
- noun
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 7
P (3) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + Y (4) = 14 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 POTENCY
POTENCY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from POTENCY
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