How many points is HETERONYM worth in Scrabble?

HETERONYM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HETERONYM?

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

Can you add a letter to HETERONYM?

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

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HETERONYM

17 pts

HETERONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. HETERONYM means "one of two or more words pronounced differently but spelt alike".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/

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noun

A word having the same spelling as another, but a different pronunciation and meaning.
Example: Agape, "astonished" or "wide open," is a heteronym of agape, "Christian love."
A fictitious character created by an author for the purpose of writing in a different style.

Synonyms: heterophone, homograph

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

one of two or more words pronounced differently but spelt alike

In a sentence: "The heteronym is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HETERONYM. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

HETERONYMS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

HETERONYM Scrabble FAQ

Is HETERONYM a Scrabble word?: HETERONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does HETERONYM mean?: one of two or more words pronounced differently but spelt alike
How do you use HETERONYM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The heteronym is noted."
How many points is HETERONYM worth in Scrabble?: HETERONYM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HETERONYM?: HETERONYM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HETERONYM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HETERONYMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.