How many points is NEOLOGISM worth in Scrabble?

NEOLOGISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEOLOGISM?

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

Can you add a letter to NEOLOGISM?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NEOLOGISM

12 pts

NEOLOGISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. NEOLOGISM means "newly coined word or an established word used in a new sense".

Meaning & examples

/niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

noun

A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.

Synonyms: coinage

Antonyms: paleologism

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

newly coined word or an established word used in a new sense

In a sentence: "The neologism is noted."

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Back hooks

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NEOLOGISMS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

NEOLOGISM Scrabble FAQ

Is NEOLOGISM a Scrabble word?: NEOLOGISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does NEOLOGISM mean?: newly coined word or an established word used in a new sense
How do you use NEOLOGISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The neologism is noted."
How many points is NEOLOGISM worth in Scrabble?: NEOLOGISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEOLOGISM?: NEOLOGISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEOLOGISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEOLOGISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.