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Absence

Yes, absence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does absence mean?

noun

  1. the state of being absent he was surprised by the absence of any explanation
  2. failure to be present
  3. the time interval during which something or somebody is away he visited during my absence

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of absence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ABSENCE.

Words you can make from absence

Unscramble ABSENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is absence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Absence is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is absence worth in Scrabble?

Absence is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does absence mean?

Absence means: the state of being absent.