Dictionary
Patency
p 3a 1t 1e 1n 1c 3y 4
About 3 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does patency mean?
noun
the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct
the property of being easy to see and understand
Is PATENCY 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 PATENCY worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PATENCY
Words that end like PATENCY
Common words that share the ending -ENCY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
agencytendencyurgencycurrencycogencydecencypotencyclemencyemergencyconsistencyinconsistencyindecencydependencyinsolvencypresidencycomplacencyconcurrencycontingencytransparency
All words ending in -ENCY Patency: quick answers
Is PATENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PATENCY 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 PATENCY worth?
PATENCY scores 14 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does patency mean?
As a noun, patency means “the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in PATENCY?
You can make 112 shorter words from PATENCY, such as PACEY, PACY, CANTY, CATNEP. See the full list.