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Sustenance

Yes, sustenance is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does sustenance mean?

noun

  1. a source of materials to nourish the body
  2. the financial means whereby one lives each child was expected to pay for their keep
  3. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence they were in want of sustenance

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sustenance

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of sustenance

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SUSTENANCE.

Words you can make from sustenance

Unscramble SUSTENANCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sustenance a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sustenance 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 sustenance worth in Scrabble?

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

What does sustenance mean?

Sustenance means: a source of materials to nourish the body.