VICE
/vaɪs/
4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of VICE
noun
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A bad habit.
"Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."
- Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.
noun
- A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).
- A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.
verb
- To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice.
noun
- One who acts in place of a superior.
adjective
- In place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank
preposition
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Instead of, in place of
"A. B. was appointed postmaster vice C. D. resigned."
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About the word VICE
Is "VICE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "VICE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "VICE" worth?
In Scrabble, "VICE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "VICE" mean?
A bad habit.
Does "VICE" have any anagrams?
No, "VICE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.