Dictionary
Metonym
m 3e 1t 1o 1n 1y 4m 3
About 3 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does metonym mean?
noun
a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing
“Washington is a metonym for the United States government”
Is METONYM a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is METONYM worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in METONYM
Hooks for METONYM
Add one letter to the front or back of METONYM to make another word.
Words that end like METONYM
Common words that share the ending -ONYM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ONYMMetonym: quick answers
Is METONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. METONYM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is METONYM worth?
METONYM scores 14 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does metonym mean?
As a noun, metonym means “a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing”.
What words can you make with the letters in METONYM?
You can make 76 shorter words from METONYM, such as TOMMY, EMMY, ETYMON, TOYMEN. See the full list.