How many points is PATRONYMIC worth in Scrabble?

PATRONYMIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PATRONYMIC?

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

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PATRONYMIC

19 pts

PATRONYMIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. PATRONYMIC is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

A name acquired from one's father.
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

Synonyms: patronym

adjective

Derived from one's father.
(by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.
Example: a patronymic denomination

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PATRONYMIC is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The patronymic is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PATRONYMIC. It scores 19 points.

Word forms

PATRONYMICS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

PATRONYMIC Scrabble FAQ

Is PATRONYMIC a Scrabble word?: PATRONYMIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does PATRONYMIC mean?: PATRONYMIC is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PATRONYMIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The patronymic is noted."
How many points is PATRONYMIC worth in Scrabble?: PATRONYMIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PATRONYMIC?: PATRONYMIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).