How many points is ARCHAISM worth in Scrabble?

ARCHAISM is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ARCHAISM?

ARCHAISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ARCHAISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. ARCHAISM means "an archaic word, idiom, or expression".

/ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/

The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style.
An archaic word, style, etc.
Example: In this text, the word "methinks" appears to be a deliberate archaism.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an archaic word, idiom, or expression

In a sentence: "The archaism is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ARCHAISM. It scores 15 points.

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Is ARCHAISM a Scrabble word?: ARCHAISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does ARCHAISM mean?: an archaic word, idiom, or expression
How do you use ARCHAISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The archaism is noted."
How many points is ARCHAISM worth in Scrabble?: ARCHAISM is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ARCHAISM?: ARCHAISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).