NONCE
/nɒns/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of NONCE
noun
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The one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose (now only in for the nonce).
"That will do for the nonce, but we'll need a better answer for the long term."
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A nonce word.
"I had thought that the term was a nonce, but it seems as if it's been picked up by other authors."
adjective
- One-off; produced or created for a single occasion or use. Denoting something occurring once.
noun
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(prisons) A sex offender, especially one who is guilty of sexual offences against children.
"1989 "assorted nonces, ponces and murderers, 'the worst men in the world' [...] on the nonce wing, where the child-killers, molesters and various perverts have to be protected from the other prisoners." (New Statesman, New Society, Volume 2, Statesman & Nation Publishing Company Limited)"
- (prisons) A police informer, one who betrays a criminal enterprise
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About the word NONCE
Is "NONCE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "NONCE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "NONCE" worth?
In Scrabble, "NONCE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "NONCE" mean?
The one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose (now only in for the nonce).
Does "NONCE" have any anagrams?
No, "NONCE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.