Dictionary
Retronym
r 1e 1t 1r 1o 1n 1y 4m 3
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : not valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retronym mean?
noun
a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate
“Nobody ever heard of analog clocks until digital clocks became common, so `analog clock' is a retronym”
Is RETRONYM a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | No |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is RETRONYM worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETRONYM
Hooks for RETRONYM
Add one letter to the front or back of RETRONYM to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like RETRONYM
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 -ONYMRetronym: quick answers
Is RETRONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETRONYM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RETRONYM worth?
RETRONYM scores 13 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does retronym mean?
As a noun, retronym means “a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate”.
What words can you make with the letters in RETRONYM?
You can make 144 shorter words from RETRONYM, such as ETYMON, TOYMEN, MERRY, MEYNT. See the full list.