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Countenance

Yes, countenance is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does countenance mean?

noun

  1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face a pleasant countenance
  2. formal and explicit approval a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
  3. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

verb

  1. consent to, give permission She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for countenance

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of countenance

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COUNTENANCE.

Words you can make from countenance

Unscramble COUNTENANCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is countenance a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Countenance 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 countenance worth in Scrabble?

Countenance is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does countenance mean?

Countenance means: the appearance conveyed by a person's face.