How many points is ANACHRONISM worth in Scrabble?

ANACHRONISM is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANACHRONISM?

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

Can you add a letter to ANACHRONISM?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ANACHRONISM

18 pts

ANACHRONISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. ANACHRONISM means "the error of placing a person, object, custom, or event in the wrong historical period".

Meaning & examples

/əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/

Pronunciation

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noun

A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.
A person or thing which seems to belong to a different time or period of time.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the error of placing a person, object, custom, or event in the wrong historical period

In a sentence: "The anachronism is noted."

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ANACHRONISMS19 pts

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Letter Values

= 18

ANACHRONISM Scrabble FAQ

Is ANACHRONISM a Scrabble word?: ANACHRONISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does ANACHRONISM mean?: the error of placing a person, object, custom, or event in the wrong historical period
How do you use ANACHRONISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anachronism is noted."
How many points is ANACHRONISM worth in Scrabble?: ANACHRONISM is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANACHRONISM?: ANACHRONISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANACHRONISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANACHRONISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.