Word: PENANCE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of PENANCE
- 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.
- To impose penance; to punish.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "penance" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "penance" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PENANCE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PENANCE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PENANCE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PENANCE:
- # the penance effect
- # master of penance
- # playing with penance
- # in terms of penance
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