SIXPENCE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is SIXPENCE a Scrabble word?
Yes. SIXPENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 19 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
SIXPENCE (noun): a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970.
Synonyms
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Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
SIXPENCE scores 19 points before board multipliers.
- S = 1
- I = 1
- X = 8
- P = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- C = 3
- E = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×2, I×1, N×1, P×1, S×1, X×1
SIXPENCE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
SIXPENCE is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with S, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "SIXPENCE — a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970" (19 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
SIXPENCE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is SIXPENCE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SIXPENCE (noun): a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970.
In standard Scrabble scoring, SIXPENCE totals 19 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. SIXPENCE includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
SIXPENCE is 8 letters long, begins with S, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CEEINPSX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so SIXPENCE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, SIXPENCE ranks by raw score (19 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SIXPENCE carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (X) make SIXPENCE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on S or E are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
SIXPENCE is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with S, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like SIXPENCE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SIXPENCE contains C, E, I, N, P, S, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s??????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SIXPENCE include XP, CE, IX — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, I, X, P, E, N, C. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble sixpence directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 19 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat SIXPENCE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SIXPENCE — a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970" (19 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SIXPENCE a valid Scrabble word?
- SIXPENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 19 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is SIXPENCE worth in Scrabble?
- SIXPENCE is worth 19 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does SIXPENCE mean?
- SIXPENCE (noun): a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of SIXPENCE?
- SIXPENCE scores 19 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 8-letter words.
- Does SIXPENCE have anagrams?
- SIXPENCE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in SIXPENCE?
- SIXPENCE has 8 letters, starts with S, ends with E, and uses the alphagram CEEINPSX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find SIXPENCE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match SIXPENCE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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