How many points is METATHESIS worth in Scrabble?

METATHESIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept METATHESIS?

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

Can you add a letter to METATHESIS?

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

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METATHESIS

15 pts

METATHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. METATHESIS means "the transposition within a word of letters, as in the change from Old English brid to modern English bird".

Meaning & examples

/mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/

Pronunciation: /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/

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noun

The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.
The double decomposition of inorganic salts.
The breaking and reforming of double bonds in olefins in which substituent groups are swapped.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the transposition within a word of letters, as in the change from Old English brid to modern English bird

In a sentence: "The metathesis is noted."

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Back hooks

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METATHESISE16 pts

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Letter Values

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METATHESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is METATHESIS a Scrabble word?: METATHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does METATHESIS mean?: the transposition within a word of letters, as in the change from Old English brid to modern English bird
How do you use METATHESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The metathesis is noted."
How many points is METATHESIS worth in Scrabble?: METATHESIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept METATHESIS?: METATHESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to METATHESIS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes METATHESISE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.