How many points is ETHOS worth in Scrabble?

ETHOS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETHOS?

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

Can you add a letter to ETHOS?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

ETHOS

8 pts

ETHOS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ETHOS means "distinctive spirit and attitudes of a people, culture, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈiːθɒs/

noun

The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.
A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.
(aesthetics) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than realistic or emotional situations or individual character in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

distinctive spirit and attitudes of a people, culture, etc

In a sentence: "The ethos is noted."

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Front hooks

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

METHOS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

ETHOS Scrabble FAQ

Is ETHOS a Scrabble word?: ETHOS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ETHOS mean?: distinctive spirit and attitudes of a people, culture, etc
How do you use ETHOS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ethos is noted."
How many points is ETHOS worth in Scrabble?: ETHOS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETHOS?: ETHOS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ETHOS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes METHOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.