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Leniency

Yes, leniency is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does leniency mean?

noun

  1. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
  2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone too much indulgence spoils a child
  3. lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for leniency

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of leniency

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LENIENCY.

Words you can make from leniency

Unscramble LENIENCY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is leniency a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Leniency 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 leniency worth in Scrabble?

Leniency is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does leniency mean?

Leniency means: mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.