ABSTINENCE
10-letter word
ABSTINENCE is a valid Scrabble word
Is ABSTINENCE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — ABSTINENCE has 10 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does ABSTINENCE Mean?
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
ABSTINENCE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
ABSTINENCE — Word Stats
Is ABSTINENCE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — ABSTINENCE scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in ABSTINENCE are B (3 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is ABSTINENCE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — ABSTINENCE scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why ABSTINENCE scores 18 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 10+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is ABSTINENCE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — ABSTINENCE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. ABSTINENCE has 10 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from ABSTINENCE's letters: ABETS · ABIES · ABNET · ABSEE · ABSIT · ACIES
Is ABSTINENCE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — ABSTINENCE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for ABSTINENCE:
A__________________EA________E Is ABSTINENCE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — ABSTINENCE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 10-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within ABSTINENCE's letters.
Words You Can Make From ABSTINENCE
Shorter words hidden in ABSTINENCE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within ABSTINENCE →Anagrams of ABSTINENCE
No perfect anagrams exist for ABSTINENCE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ABSTINENCE
Is ABSTINENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ABSTINENCE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is ABSTINENCE in Scrabble?
ABSTINENCE scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is ABSTINENCE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. ABSTINENCE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does ABSTINENCE mean?
ABSTINENCE: the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Can ABSTINENCE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. ABSTINENCE has 10 letters.
What words can you make from ABSTINENCE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from ABSTINENCE's letters. Short words like AB, AC, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does ABSTINENCE have any anagrams?
No. ABSTINENCE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is ABSTINENCE in the dictionary?
Yes. ABSTINENCE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.