How many points is SPOONERISM worth in Scrabble?

SPOONERISM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPOONERISM?

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

Can you add a letter to SPOONERISM?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SPOONERISM

14 pts

SPOONERISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. SPOONERISM means "a transposition of initial sounds of spoken words, eg `shoving leopard' for `loving shepherd'".

Meaning & examples

/ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/

Pronunciation: /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/

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Pronunciation: /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/

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noun

A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

Synonyms: marrowsky

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a transposition of initial sounds of spoken words, eg `shoving leopard' for `loving shepherd'

In a sentence: "The spoonerism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SPOONERISM. It scores 14 points.

Back hooks

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

SPOONERISMS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

SPOONERISM Scrabble FAQ

Is SPOONERISM a Scrabble word?: SPOONERISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does SPOONERISM mean?: a transposition of initial sounds of spoken words, eg `shoving leopard' for `loving shepherd'
How do you use SPOONERISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The spoonerism is noted."
How many points is SPOONERISM worth in Scrabble?: SPOONERISM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPOONERISM?: SPOONERISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPOONERISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPOONERISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.