Is SCONCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCONCES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SCONCES mean?
Sconces is a form of SCONCE.
- noun
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
- noun
a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
- noun
a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
- noun
a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
7
Letters
S (1) + C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 11 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 SCONCES
SCONCES 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 SCONCES
The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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