Is USANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, USANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does USANCE mean?
- noun
the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)
- noun
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
“the consumption of energy has increased steadily”
- noun
accepted or habitual practice
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
U (1) + S (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (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 USANCE
Single letters that turn USANCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of USANCE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from USANCE
The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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