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Ordinance

Yes, ordinance is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does ordinance mean?

noun

  1. an authoritative rule
  2. a statute enacted by a city government
  3. the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders the rabbi's family was present for his ordination

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ordinance

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of ordinance

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ORDINANCE.

Words you can make from ordinance

Unscramble ORDINANCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ordinance a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ordinance 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 ordinance worth in Scrabble?

Ordinance is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ordinance mean?

Ordinance means: an authoritative rule.