Penances
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Penances
noun
- A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
- A sacrament in some Christian churches.
- Any instrument of self-punishment.
- Repentance
- Pain; sorrow; suffering
Anagrams of Penances
No exact anagrams found for "penances". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
e1
n1
a1
n1
c3
e1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Penances
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Penances"
Penances is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Penances" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "penances" is a medium-scoring word.