How many points is MISNOMER worth in Scrabble?

MISNOMER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MISNOMER?

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

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MISNOMER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. MISNOMER means "a name wrongly used".

/mɪsˈnəʊmə/

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/

A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
Example: Calling it a driveway is a bit of a misnomer, since you don't drive on it, you park on it.
A term that is misleading.
Example: Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China.
A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.

Synonyms: misname

Antonyms: aptronym

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a name wrongly used

In a sentence: "The misnomer is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MISNOMER. It scores 12 points.

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Is MISNOMER a Scrabble word?: MISNOMER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does MISNOMER mean?: a name wrongly used
How do you use MISNOMER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The misnomer is noted."
How many points is MISNOMER worth in Scrabble?: MISNOMER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MISNOMER?: MISNOMER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).