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Is ADVANCE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ADVANCE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a movement forward”.

Quick answer

Is ADVANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. ADVANCE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
7
Scrabble
13 pts
Words With Friends
16 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

ADVANCE meaning and definition

ADVANCE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

ADVANCE as a noun

  1. A movement forward.
  2. A change for the better; progress in development.

ADVANCE as a verb

  1. Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense.
  2. Bring forward for consideration or acceptance.

ADVANCE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

ADVANCE scores 13 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
A11
D22
V45
A11
N12
C34
E11
Total1316

ADVANCE on premium squares

On a double word square ADVANCE scores 26 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 39. Putting V on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.

Anagrams of ADVANCE

No other word uses exactly the letters in ADVANCE.

Shorter words hiding in ADVANCE

The letters A, D, V, A, N, C, E make 56 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble ADVANCE: all 56 words.

  • end4
  • dance8
  • ace5
  • can5
  • cane6
  • cave9
  • ad3
  • dean5
  • aa2
  • ana3
  • cad6
  • den4
  • ne2
  • van6
  • vane7
  • acne6
  • acned8
  • an2
  • ane3
  • da3
  • dace7
  • de3
  • ea2
  • ed3

Words like ADVANCE

One-letter changes to ADVANCE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Add one letter to ADVANCE

  • advanced15
  • advancer14
  • advances14

More 7-letter words starting with AD

  • address9
  • adjunct17
  • adrenal8
  • adamant10
  • adjourn15
  • admirer10
  • adverse11
  • adapter10
  • adenoid9
  • admiral10
  • adoring9
  • advised12
  • adapted11
  • adenoma10
  • adopted11
  • advisor11
  • adaptor10
  • adaxial15

ADVANCE word facts

ADVANCE is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 3 vowels (A and E) and 4 consonants, with A repeated. It starts with A and ends with E. By corpus frequency, ADVANCE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters A, D, V, A, N, C, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 7 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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ADVANCE Scrabble word FAQ

Is ADVANCE a Scrabble word?

Yes. ADVANCE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does ADVANCE mean?

ADVANCE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a movement forward”.

How many points is ADVANCE worth in Scrabble?

ADVANCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble: A (1) + D (2) + V (4) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 26, and on a triple word square 39.

How many points is ADVANCE in Words With Friends?

ADVANCE is worth 16 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does ADVANCE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in ADVANCE, but 56 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in ADVANCE?

You can make 56 shorter words from the letters in ADVANCE, including END, DANCE, ACE and CAN.

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