How many points is METRONYMIC worth in Scrabble?

METRONYMIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept METRONYMIC?

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

Can you add a letter to METRONYMIC?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

METRONYMIC

19 pts

METRONYMIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. METRONYMIC means "derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor".

Meaning & examples

noun

A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.
By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.

Synonyms: matronym, metronym, metronymic

adjective

Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.

Synonyms: metronymic

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor

In a sentence: "It is metronymic."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of METRONYMIC. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

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

METRONYMICS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

METRONYMIC Scrabble FAQ

Is METRONYMIC a Scrabble word?: METRONYMIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does METRONYMIC mean?: derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor
How do you use METRONYMIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is metronymic."
How many points is METRONYMIC worth in Scrabble?: METRONYMIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept METRONYMIC?: METRONYMIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to METRONYMIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes METRONYMICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.