How many points is ACRONYM worth in Scrabble?

ACRONYM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACRONYM?

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

Can you add a letter to ACRONYM?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACRONYM, ACRONYMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ACRONYM

14 pts

ACRONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. ACRONYM means "word formed from the initial letters of other words, such as NASA".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/

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noun

An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").

Synonyms: initialism

verb

To form into an acronym.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

word formed from the initial letters of other words, such as NASA

In a sentence: "The acronym is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ACRONYM. It scores 14 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before ACRONYM. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

BACRONYM17 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after ACRONYM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

ACRONYMS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

ACRONYM Scrabble FAQ

Is ACRONYM a Scrabble word?: ACRONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does ACRONYM mean?: word formed from the initial letters of other words, such as NASA
How do you use ACRONYM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The acronym is noted."
How many points is ACRONYM worth in Scrabble?: ACRONYM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACRONYM?: ACRONYM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ACRONYM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACRONYM, ACRONYMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.