Definitions for ensconces

ensconces en·sconce

Spelling: [en-skons]
IPA: /ɛnˈskɒns/

Ensconces is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 137 anagrams from letters in ensconces (cceennoss).

Definitions for ensconces

verb (used with object)

  1. to settle securely or snugly:
  2. to cover or shelter; hide securely:

Origin of ensconces

First recorded in 1580-90; en-1 + sconce2

Examples for ensconces

He had been driven to ensconce the nest in a corner of his already too well-filled den.

He had been driven to ensconce the nest in a corner of his already too-well-filled den.

Let us ensconce ourselves in the vestibule of the sanctuary; he will be here anon.

In her determination to ensconce the family type comfortably she is as careless of the single life as nature itself.

Amazingly, incredibly to him, this grown woman appeared about to ensconce herself.

It was but the work of a moment to ensconce herself behind its voluminous folds.

Before dawn broke, the first-comers had been able to ensconce themselves under a bank until other boats came up.

But with apparent obedience she went out—only, however, to ensconce herself immediately behind the door.

At the first sign of dawn the next morning they necessarily issue forth, but ensconce themselves in hiding until broad daylight.

It struck him at once that it would be a good plan to climb into this, and ensconce himself among the branches.

Word Value for ensconces
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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