COPYRIGHT
/ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of COPYRIGHT
The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.
"Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks."
Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
"The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract."
To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.
Examples of COPYRIGHT in a Sentence
- "Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks."
- "The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract."
Word Details
Is COPYRIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COPYRIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COPYRIGHT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COPYRIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | p | y | r | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COPYRIGHT
100 words from the letters in COPYRIGHT
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How to Use COPYRIGHT in Word Games
COPYRIGHT is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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