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EPONYMS

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

E 1/1
P 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
Y 4/3
M 3/4
S 1/1

Definition of EPONYMS

noun

A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.

"Romulus is the eponym of Rome."

noun

A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.

"Rome is an eponym of Romulus."

noun

(by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.

"“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."

Synonyms of EPONYMS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of EPONYMS in a Sentence

  • "Romulus is the eponym of Rome."
  • "Rome is an eponym of Romulus."
  • "“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is EPONYMS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EPONYMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EPONYMS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for EPONYMS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter eponyms Total
Scrabble 1311431 14
WWF 1412341 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EPONYMS

100 words from the letters in EPONYMS

How to Use EPONYMS in Word Games

EPONYMS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since EPONYMS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EPONYMS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EPONYMS

What does EPONYMS mean?
EPONYMS is a noun. A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.
Is EPONYMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EPONYMS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EPONYMS worth in Scrabble?
EPONYMS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EPONYMS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EPONYMS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EPONYMS?
Synonyms of EPONYMS include: namesake, toponym. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.