How many points is EPONYM worth in Scrabble?

EPONYM is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EPONYM?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EPONYMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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13 pts

EPONYM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. EPONYM means "the person for whom something is named".

/ˈɛpənɪm/

Pronunciation: /ˈɛpənɪm/

Pronunciation: /ˈɛpənɪm/

A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.
Example: Romulus is the eponym of Rome.
A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.
Example: Rome is an eponym of Romulus.
(by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.
Example: “Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the person for whom something is named

In a sentence: "The eponym is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EPONYM. It scores 13 points.

Add one letter after EPONYM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is EPONYM a Scrabble word?: EPONYM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does EPONYM mean?: the person for whom something is named
How do you use EPONYM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The eponym is noted."
How many points is EPONYM worth in Scrabble?: EPONYM is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EPONYM?: EPONYM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EPONYM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EPONYMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.