SILENCE is the complete absence of sound or the state of being quiet and still. In word games, this peaceful 7-letter word scores 9 base points and can earn a 50-point bingo bonus.
Yes. SILENCE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 9 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends and 10 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | S | I | L | E | N | C | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
SILENCE represents the absence of sound, noise, or speech. It can be a physical phenomenon measured in decibels, a social construct in human interaction, or a powerful tool for communication and contemplation. From the quietest places on Earth to the vacuum of space, silence takes many forms.
In human experience, silence serves multiple purposes. It can indicate respect, as in moments of silence for remembrance. It can signal contemplation, allowing space for thought and reflection. In conversation, strategic silence can be more powerful than words, creating emphasis or prompting others to speak.
Different cultures interpret silence uniquely. In some Eastern philosophies, silence is valued as a path to enlightenment. In Western contexts, it might indicate awkwardness or tension. The phrase "silence is golden" reflects the universal recognition of silence's value in appropriate contexts.
SILENCE derives from the Latin "silentium," meaning "a being silent," which comes from "silere" - "to be quiet or still." This Latin root connects to the Proto-Indo-European base "*sai-," meaning "to bind" or "tie," suggesting the concept of lips being sealed or bound.
Anagrams: LICENSESELENIC
Hooks: no front hooks; back SILENCED, SILENCER, SILENCES.
Words inside SILENCE: 76 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: LICENSESELENICCLINESNIECESCEILSCENSECINESCLINENIECESCENESINCESLICE. See all words from SILENCE.