Words Containing ENCE

1,162 words contain ENCE anywhere. Scores range up to 38 points (QUINQUEVALENCES), averaging 18.2 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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Extreme disgust or loathing.

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Plural of ABHORRENCE.

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The act of fleeing or hiding, especially to avoid arrest.

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Plural of ABSCONDENCE.

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The state of being away or not present.

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Plural of ABSENCE.

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The practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire.

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Plural of ABSTINENCE.

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The act of agreeing or giving consent.

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Plural of ACCEDENCE.

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The part of grammar dealing with word inflections.

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Plural of ACCIDENCE.

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Continuous growth or accretion.

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Plural of ACCRESCENCE.

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The process of becoming sour or slightly acidic.

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Plural of ACESCENCE.

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Acceptance or agreement without protest.

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Plural of ACQUIESCENCE.

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Steadfast support or loyalty to a cause or belief.

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Plural of ADHERENCE.

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The state of being adjacent; close proximity.

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Plural of ADJACENCE.

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The period of development between puberty and adulthood.

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Plural of ADOLESCENCE.

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A milky blue sheen seen in certain gemstones.

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Plural of ADULARESCENCE.

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The process of being heedful.

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Plural of ADVERTENCE.

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Abundant wealth; richness.

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Plural of AFFLUENCE.

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The process of becoming white or a whitish color.

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Plural of ALBESCENCE.

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The property or tendency of becoming alkaline.

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Plural of ALKALESCENCE.

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Alternative form of ambiance, meaning atmosphere or surroundings.

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Plural of AMBIENCE.

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The state of having conflicting feelings or attitudes.

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Plural of AMBIVALENCE.

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Congenital absence of major brain parts.

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Plural of ANENCEPHALIA.

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Having no brain.

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Plural of ANENCEPHALY.

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A birth defect with missing brain parts.

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State of being earlier in time or order.

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Plural of ANTECEDENCE.

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Occurrence of events not at the same time.

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Opposed to science or scientific progress.

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Plural of ANTISCIENCE.

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Acting against or opposing violence.

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A strong desire or craving.

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Plural of APPETENCE.

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A tree-like structure or branching pattern.

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Plural of ARBORESCENCE.

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Power in military might or strength.

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Plural of ARMIPOTENCE.

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Variant of ascendance.

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Plural of ASCENDENCE.

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A puckering taste or the quality of causing contraction.

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Plural of ASTRINGENCE.

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The spectators or listeners at an event, or a group reached by media.

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How many words containing ence are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain ENCE anywhere?

QUINQUEVALENCES scores 38 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.