sixpence

Meanings

Plural: sixpences

Noun

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
A former British coin worth sixpence, first minted in 1551.

Origin / Etymology

From six + pence.

Synonyms

hog, lord, pig, sixpenny bit, sow's baby, tanner, tester, tizzy

Scrabble Score: 19

sixpence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sixpence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sixpence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

sixpence is a valid Words With Friends word