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Synecdoche
s 1y 4n 1e 1c 3d 2o 1c 3h 4e 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does synecdoche mean?
noun
substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa
Is SYNECDOCHE 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 SYNECDOCHE worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
23 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SYNECDOCHE
Best shorter words top 30 of 343
conchy 16synched 16yecchs 16conched 15decency 15yecch 15cheesy 14chynd 14conches 14ecdysone 14echoey 14honeyed 14hoseyed 14hoydens 14coches 13concedes 13conche 13conchs 13cosech 13ecdyson 13hoyden 13hyndes 13synch 13yechs 13yshend 13chocs 12concede 12conch 12coshed 12decoys 12
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Synecdoche: quick answers
Is SYNECDOCHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SYNECDOCHE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SYNECDOCHE worth?
SYNECDOCHE scores 21 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 23 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does synecdoche mean?
As a noun, synecdoche means “substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa”.
What words can you make with the letters in SYNECDOCHE?
You can make 343 shorter words from SYNECDOCHE, such as CONCHY, SYNCHED, YECCHS, CONCHED. See the full list.