Dictionary
Usance
u 1s 1a 1n 1c 3e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does usance mean?
noun
the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
“the consumption of energy has increased steadily”
Synonymsconsumptioneconomic consumptionuseuse of goods and services
accepted or habitual practice
Is USANCE 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 USANCE worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
10 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in USANCE
Hooks for USANCE
Add one letter to the front or back of USANCE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Usance: quick answers
Is USANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. USANCE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is USANCE worth?
USANCE scores 8 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends, 10 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does usance mean?
As a noun, usance means “the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in USANCE?
You can make 64 shorter words from USANCE, such as ACNES, CANES, CAUSE, SAUCE. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of USANCE?
USANCE rearranges into CAUSEN, UNCASE.