How many points is CATACHRESIS worth in Scrabble?

CATACHRESIS is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATACHRESIS?

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

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CATACHRESIS

18 pts

CATACHRESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. CATACHRESIS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˌkæt.əˈkɹiː.sɪs/

noun

A misuse of a word; an application of a term to something which it does not properly denote.
A misapplication or overextension of figurative or analogical description; a wrongly-applied metaphor or trope.

Synonyms: abusio, misnomer, malapropism

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CATACHRESIS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The catachresis is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CATACHRESIS. It scores 18 points.

Word forms

CATACHRESES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CATACHRESIS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 18

CATACHRESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is CATACHRESIS a Scrabble word?: CATACHRESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does CATACHRESIS mean?: CATACHRESIS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use CATACHRESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The catachresis is noted."
How many points is CATACHRESIS worth in Scrabble?: CATACHRESIS is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATACHRESIS?: CATACHRESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).