practice P₃R₁A₁C₃T₁I₁C₃E₁

Practice names the repeated effort that builds a skill, and it can also mean pursuing a craft or profession. The word is common in everyday English, from music practice to medical practice. Its spelling has a useful regional wrinkle: American English uses practice as both noun and verb, while British English usually spells the verb practise.

PRACTICE at a glance

• PRACTICE has eight letters and a Scrabble face-value total of 14 points.
• Its definition covers skill-building and the pursuit of a craft or profession.
• The word has no full anagrams in the English word-game sources.
• Four one-letter neighbours include PRACTISE, while OFFICE and ADVICE appear among its rhymes.

PRACTICE meaning and everyday use

PRACTICE means repeating an activity to improve a skill, as in daily piano practice or batting practice. It also names the ongoing work of a profession, such as a doctor’s practice or an artist’s practice.

The noun-and-verb spelling is a common source of mix-ups. In American English, practice works for both: “practice the scales” and “a practice session.” In British English, practice is the noun and practise is usually the verb.

That spelling contrast explains the closest familiar neighbour: PRACTISE differs from PRACTICE by one letter. The other recorded neighbours are PRACTIVE, PRACTICK and PRACTICS; they are less familiar forms, so check your game's word list before playing them.

How does PRACTICE score and connect to other words?

PRACTICE scores 14 points before board bonuses. The two C tiles contribute 3 points each, and P contributes another 3; R, A, T, I and E add 1 point apiece. The repeated C is the key scoring detail, not a premium square.

No letters can be rearranged into another listed word using all eight tiles. The rhyme set instead offers familiar endings such as OFFICE, PRICE, CHOICE, VOICE and ADVICE. Those matches share the final “ice” sound, not PRACTICE’s spelling or meaning.