How many points is POLYGAMY worth in Scrabble?

POLYGAMY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLYGAMY?

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

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POLYGAMY

19 pts

POLYGAMY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. POLYGAMY means "practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time".

Meaning & examples

/pəˈlɪɡəmi/

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪɡəmi/

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noun

The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.
Example: Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?
The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.
Example: An insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the very essence of both his status and polygamy.
The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.

Antonyms: monogamy, polyandry

noun

The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.
The condition of an ant colony that has multiple egg-laying queens.

Antonyms: monogamy, monogyny, oligogyny, polyandry

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time

In a sentence: "The polygamy is noted."

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Letter Values

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POLYGAMY Scrabble FAQ

Is POLYGAMY a Scrabble word?: POLYGAMY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does POLYGAMY mean?: practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time
How do you use POLYGAMY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The polygamy is noted."
How many points is POLYGAMY worth in Scrabble?: POLYGAMY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLYGAMY?: POLYGAMY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).