Words Containing NCE

2,970 words contain NCE anywhere. Scores range up to 38 points (QUINQUEVALENCES), averaging 16.9 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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Extreme disgust or loathing.

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Plural of ABHORRENCE.

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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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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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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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The practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire.

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Plural of ABSTINENCE.

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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 agreeing or giving consent.

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Plural of ACCEDENCE.

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The act of taking or approving something offered.

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Plural of ACCEPTANCE.

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The part of grammar dealing with word inflections.

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Plural of ACCIDENCE.

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Agreement or conformity with something.

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Plural of ACCORDANCE.

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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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A person one knows slightly but not intimately.

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Plural of ACQUAINTANCE.

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Acceptance or agreement without protest.

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Plural of ACQUIESCENCE.

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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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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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Archaic term for admiration.

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Plural of ADMIRANCE.

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Admiration; wonder.

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Plural of ADMIRAUNCE.

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The right or permission to enter.

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Plural of ADMITTANCE.

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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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A forward movement or progress toward a goal.

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