How many points is ETHOS worth in Scrabble?

ETHOS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETHOS?

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

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ETHOS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ETHOS means "the fundamental character of a culture".

/ˈiːθɒs/

The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.
A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.
(aesthetics) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than realistic or emotional situations or individual character in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the fundamental character of a culture

In a sentence: "The ethos is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ETHOS. It scores 8 points.

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Is ETHOS a Scrabble word?: ETHOS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ETHOS mean?: the fundamental character of a culture
How do you use ETHOS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ethos is noted."
How many points is ETHOS worth in Scrabble?: ETHOS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETHOS?: ETHOS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).