How many points is NAMESAKES worth in Scrabble?

NAMESAKES is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NAMESAKES?

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

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NAMESAKES

15 pts

NAMESAKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. NAMESAKES is a noun form of namesake. NAMESAKE means "one who is named after another".

Meaning & examples

noun

One who is named after another or for whom another is named.
(by extension) A ship or a building that is named after someone or something.
A person with the same name as another.

Synonyms: eponym

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NAMESAKES is a noun form of namesake. NAMESAKE means "one who is named after another".

In a sentence: "The namesakes is noted."

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Base words

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NAMESAKE14 pts

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Letter Values

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NAMESAKES Scrabble FAQ

Is NAMESAKES a Scrabble word?: NAMESAKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does NAMESAKES mean?: NAMESAKES is a noun form of namesake. NAMESAKE means "one who is named after another".
How do you use NAMESAKES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The namesakes is noted."
How many points is NAMESAKES worth in Scrabble?: NAMESAKES is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NAMESAKES?: NAMESAKES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).