LANCES is a playable word

lance Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
lanced, lancing, lances
to pierce with a lance (a spearlike weapon)
67 Playable Words can be made from "LANCES"
   2-Letter Words (10 found)
   3-Letter Words (20 found)
   5-Letter Words (12 found)
   6-Letter Words (2 found)