LANCE

/lɑːns/

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of LANCE

noun
  1. A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
  2. A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.
verb
  1. To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.
    "Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced Her back. Dryden."
  2. To open with a lancet; to pierce
    "to lance a vein or an abscess"
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Anagrams of LANCE

clean7

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About the word LANCE

Is "LANCE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LANCE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LANCE" worth?

In Scrabble, "LANCE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "LANCE" mean?

A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.

What are the anagrams of "LANCE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LANCE: CLEAN.