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ANTIPHRASIS

16 pts

ANTIPHRASIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW (International). It scores 16 points. ANTIPHRASIS means "the humorous or ironic use of a word or a phrase in a sense opposite of its usual meaning".

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ANTIPHRASIS. It scores 16 points.

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. the humorous or ironic use of a word or a phrase in a sense opposite of its usual meaning

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

the humorous or ironic use of a word or a phrase in a sense opposite of its usual meaning

Letter Values

A1
N1
T1
I1
P3
H4
R1
A1
S1
I1
S1
= 16

ANTIPHRASIS Scrabble FAQ

Is ANTIPHRASIS a Scrabble word?
ANTIPHRASIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW (International). It scores 16 points.
How many points is ANTIPHRASIS worth in Scrabble?
ANTIPHRASIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does ANTIPHRASIS mean?
ANTIPHRASIS means "the humorous or ironic use of a word or a phrase in a sense opposite of its usual meaning".