How many points is PATRONYMIC worth in Scrabble?

PATRONYMIC is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PATRONYMIC?

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

Can you add a letter to PATRONYMIC?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PATRONYMIC

19 pts

PATRONYMIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. PATRONYMIC means "derived from the name of a father or an ancestor".

Meaning & examples

noun

A name acquired from one's father.
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

Synonyms: patronym

adjective

Derived from one's father.
(by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.
Example: a patronymic denomination

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

derived from the name of a father or an ancestor

In a sentence: "It is patronymic."

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

Back hooks

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

PATRONYMICS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

PATRONYMIC Scrabble FAQ

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