EPITHET
/ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of EPITHET
A term used to characterize a person or thing.
A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.
One of many formulaic words or phrases used in the Iliad and Odyssey to characterize a person, a group of people, or a thing.
To term; to refer to as.
"He was epitheted "the king of fools"."
Examples of EPITHET in a Sentence
- "He was epitheted "the king of fools"."
Word Details
Is EPITHET a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EPITHET is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EPITHET earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for EPITHET
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | p | i | t | h | e | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EPITHET
45 words from the letters in EPITHET
6-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use EPITHET in Word Games
EPITHET is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EPITHET uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EPITHET to find 45 additional valid words.