How many points is SYNONYM worth in Scrabble?

SYNONYM is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SYNONYM?

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

Can you add a letter to SYNONYM?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SYNONYM

15 pts

SYNONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. SYNONYM means "word with the same meaning as another".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsɪnənɪm/

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Audio source · BY-SA 3.0

noun

(strictly) A word whose meaning is the same as that of another word.
A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
Example: “Happy” is a synonym of “glad”.
Any of the formal names for a taxon, including the valid name (i.e. the senior synonym).

Synonyms: equivalent, poecilonym, metonym

Antonyms: antonym, opposite

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

word with the same meaning as another

In a sentence: "The synonym is noted."

Share SYNONYM

Check the Scrabble meaning of SYNONYM. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

SYNONYM Scrabble FAQ

Is SYNONYM a Scrabble word?: SYNONYM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does SYNONYM mean?: word with the same meaning as another
How do you use SYNONYM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The synonym is noted."
How many points is SYNONYM worth in Scrabble?: SYNONYM is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SYNONYM?: SYNONYM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SYNONYM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SYNONYME, SYNONYMS, SYNONYMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.