How many points is PATRONYMICS worth in Scrabble?

PATRONYMICS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PATRONYMICS?

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

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PATRONYMICS

20 pts

PATRONYMICS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. PATRONYMICS is a adjective form of patronymic. 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

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adjective

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Definition and meaning

PATRONYMICS is a adjective form of patronymic. PATRONYMIC means "derived from the name of a father or an ancestor".

In a sentence: "It is patronymics."

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Base words

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PATRONYMIC19 pts

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Letter Values

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PATRONYMICS Scrabble FAQ

Is PATRONYMICS a Scrabble word?: PATRONYMICS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does PATRONYMICS mean?: PATRONYMICS is a adjective form of patronymic. PATRONYMIC means "derived from the name of a father or an ancestor".
How do you use PATRONYMICS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is patronymics."
How many points is PATRONYMICS worth in Scrabble?: PATRONYMICS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PATRONYMICS?: PATRONYMICS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).