Words Containing ANCE

1,118 words contain ANCE anywhere. Scores range up to 30 points (PREACQUAINTANCE), averaging 16.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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The state of deviating from what is normal or expected.

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Plural of ABERRANCE.

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A state of temporary suspension or inactivity.

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Plural of ABEYANCE.

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The act of complying with rules or standards.

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Plural of ABIDANCE.

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Alternative form of abundance.

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Plural of ABONDANCE.

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A logarithmic measure of light absorption.

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Plural of ABSORBANCE.

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The fraction of incident radiation absorbed by a substance or surface.

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Plural of ABSORPTANCE.

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A very large quantity or plentiful supply.

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Plural of ABUNDANCE.

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The act of taking or approving something offered.

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Plural of ACCEPTANCE.

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Agreement or conformity with something.

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Plural of ACCORDANCE.

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A person one knows slightly but not intimately.

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Plural of ACQUAINTANCE.

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A document releasing someone from a debt.

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Past tense of ACQUITTANCE.

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Plural of ACQUITTANCE.

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Edge contrast or sharpness in an image.

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Plural of ACUTANCE.

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The quality of being adamant.

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Plural of ADAMANCE.

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Archaic term for admiration.

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Plural of ADMIRANCE.

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The right or permission to enter.

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Plural of ADMITTANCE.

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A forward movement or progress toward a goal.

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Past tense of ADVANCE.

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Progress or development toward a higher state.

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Plural of ADVANCEMENT.

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Agent noun of ADVANCE.

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Plural of ADVANCER.

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Plural of ADVANCE.

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To promise in marriage; betroth.

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Past tense of AFFIANCE.

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Plural of AFFIANCE.

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Confirmation or upholding, especially by a court.

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Plural of AFFIRMANCE.

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A property that indicates how an object can be used.

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Plural of AFFORDANCE.

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Help or support given.

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Plural of AIDANCE.

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Obsolete spelling of allegiance; also, relief.

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Plural of ALLEGEANCE.

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Loyalty or commitment to a country, cause, or leader.

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Plural of ALLEGIANCE.

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A formal agreement or union between groups or nations.

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Plural of ALLIANCE.

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A regular sum given to someone.

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Past tense of ALLOWANCE.

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Plural of ALLOWANCE.

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The act of alternating or being alternate.

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Plural of ALTERNANCE.

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The atmosphere or mood of a place.

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Plural of AMBIANCE.

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PREACQUAINTANCE scores 30 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.