sconce
NOUN
/skɑns/
6 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S
sconce is a valid 6-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1C3O1N1C3E1
1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does sconce mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
A candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce.
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2
A decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light.
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3
A shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather.
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4
A small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate.
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