How many points is HYPONYM worth in Scrabble?

HYPONYM is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HYPONYM?

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

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

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20 pts

HYPONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. HYPONYM means "word whose meaning is included as part of another".

/ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/

A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.
Example: “Dog” is a hyponym of “animal”.

Antonyms: hypernym, hyperonym

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

word whose meaning is included as part of another

In a sentence: "The hyponym is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HYPONYM. It scores 20 points.

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

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

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Is HYPONYM a Scrabble word?: HYPONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does HYPONYM mean?: word whose meaning is included as part of another
How do you use HYPONYM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hyponym is noted."
How many points is HYPONYM worth in Scrabble?: HYPONYM is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYPONYM?: HYPONYM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HYPONYM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HYPONYMS, HYPONYMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.