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Commence

Yes, commence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does commence mean?

verb

  1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action We began working at dawn
  2. set in motion, cause to start The U.S. started a war in the Middle East
  3. get off the ground Who started this company?

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for commence

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of commence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COMMENCE.

Words you can make from commence

Unscramble COMMENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is commence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Commence 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 commence worth in Scrabble?

Commence is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does commence mean?

Commence means: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.