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ETYMOLOGY

/ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/

9 letters · 5 syllables · noun

E 1/1
T 1/1
Y 4/3
M 3/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
O 1/1
G 2/3
Y 4/3

Definition of ETYMOLOGY

noun

The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.

noun

The origin and historical development of a word; the derivation.

noun

An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
5
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
19
points

Is ETYMOLOGY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: ETYMOLOGY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ETYMOLOGY

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

Letter etymology Total
Scrabble 114311124 18
WWF 113412133 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ETYMOLOGY

100 words from the letters in ETYMOLOGY

How to Use ETYMOLOGY in Word Games

ETYMOLOGY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ETYMOLOGY

What does ETYMOLOGY mean?
ETYMOLOGY is a noun. The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.
Is ETYMOLOGY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ETYMOLOGY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ETYMOLOGY worth in Scrabble?
ETYMOLOGY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from ETYMOLOGY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ETYMOLOGY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.