How many points is ACRONYMS worth in Scrabble?

ACRONYMS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACRONYMS?

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

Can you add a letter to ACRONYMS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ACRONYMS

15 pts

ACRONYMS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. ACRONYMS is a noun form of acronym. ACRONYM means "word formed from the initial letters of other words, such as NASA".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæ.kɹə.nɪmz/

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.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ACRONYMS is a noun form of acronym. ACRONYM means "word formed from the initial letters of other words, such as NASA".

In a sentence: "The acronyms is noted."

Share ACRONYMS

Check the Scrabble meaning of ACRONYMS. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ACRONYM14 pts

Front hooks

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

BACRONYMS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

ACRONYMS Scrabble FAQ

Is ACRONYMS a Scrabble word?: ACRONYMS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does ACRONYMS mean?: ACRONYMS is a noun form of acronym. ACRONYM means "word formed from the initial letters of other words, such as NASA".
How do you use ACRONYMS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The acronyms is noted."
How many points is ACRONYMS worth in Scrabble?: ACRONYMS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACRONYMS?: ACRONYMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ACRONYMS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACRONYMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.