Nonces

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of nonce, referring to particular occasions or specific purposes for which something is used or coined.

“The word was coined for those particular nonces and fell out of use shortly after.”

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Synonyms

occasions instances purposes

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -CES and the NO start with the -ONCE pattern in the middle is worth knowing

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points and the C adds value with -CES endings providing playable hooks

Words Related to Nonces

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “nonces” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

nances ponces

Words you can make from Nonces

Shorter words formed from the letters in “nonces”.

cones conns cosen neons nonce nones onces scone secno coes cone conn cons cose econ enos eons neon none nose once ones sone

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “nonces”.

canones consent

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