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Deterrences
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About 4 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Rare · plural of deterrence
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does deterrences mean?
noun
a negative motivational influence
Synonymsdisincentive
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
Synonymsdetermentintimidation
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
Definitions shown for deterrence, the base form of deterrences.
Is DETERRENCES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DETERRENCES worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DETERRENCES
Best shorter words top 30 of 368
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See all 368 words made from DETERRENCES Words that end like DETERRENCES
Common words that share the ending -ENCES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ENCES Deterrences: quick answers
Is DETERRENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETERRENCES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DETERRENCES worth?
DETERRENCES scores 14 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does deterrences mean?
deterrences is the plural of deterrence, which means “a negative motivational influence”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DETERRENCES?
You can make 368 shorter words from DETERRENCES, such as DETERRENCE, RESCREENED, DECENTERS, DECENTRES. See the full list.