Definition of sconce

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • sconce is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • sconce is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • sconce is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of sconce


  • a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce (noun)
  • a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light (noun)
  • a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather (noun)
  • a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate (noun)

See definition of sconce in Merriam Webster