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Retronyms
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About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Rare · plural of retronym
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : not valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retronyms 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”
Definitions shown for retronym, the base form of retronyms.
Is RETRONYMS 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 RETRONYMS worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETRONYMS
Best shorter words top 30 of 364
retronym 13etymons 12etymon 11moneys 11stormy 11toymen 11merry 10meynt 10money 10monty 10mosey 10motey 10royster 10stroyer 10styme 10tyrones 10emys 9mentors 9monster 9montres 9mony 9moys 9ornery 9oyster 9rosery 9rosety 9roynes 9sentry 9snorty 9somy 9
See all 364 words made from RETRONYMS Words that end like RETRONYMS
Common words that share the ending -YMS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -YMSRetronyms: quick answers
Is RETRONYMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETRONYMS 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 RETRONYMS worth?
RETRONYMS scores 14 points in Scrabble, 15 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 retronyms mean?
retronyms is the plural of retronym, which means “a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate”.
What words can you make with the letters in RETRONYMS?
You can make 364 shorter words from RETRONYMS, such as RETRONYM, ETYMONS, ETYMON, MONEYS. See the full list.