How many points is METONYMIES worth in Scrabble?

METONYMIES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept METONYMIES?

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

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METONYMIES

17 pts

METONYMIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. METONYMIES is a noun form of metonymy. METONYMY means "a type of figure of speech".

Meaning & examples

noun

The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.
A metonym.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

METONYMIES is a noun form of metonymy. METONYMY means "a type of figure of speech".

In a sentence: "The metonymies is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of METONYMIES. It scores 17 points.

Base words

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METONYMY18 pts

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Letter Values

= 17

METONYMIES Scrabble FAQ

Is METONYMIES a Scrabble word?: METONYMIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does METONYMIES mean?: METONYMIES is a noun form of metonymy. METONYMY means "a type of figure of speech".
How do you use METONYMIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The metonymies is noted."
How many points is METONYMIES worth in Scrabble?: METONYMIES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept METONYMIES?: METONYMIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).