PENITENCIES Penitencies are acts of repentance or remorse for wrongdoing, often expressed through prayer or self-imposed punishment. (Root meanings: penitence - the state of feeling remorseful; penitent - someone who feels remorse; penitential - related to acts of penance)
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Word: PENITENCIES
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word PENITENCIES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.