HOMONYM
/ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of HOMONYM
(strict sense) A word that both sounds and is spelled the same as another word.
A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word, technically called a homophone (same sound) or a homograph (same spelling).
A name for a taxon that is identical in spelling to another name that belongs to a different taxon.
Word Details
Is HOMONYM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOMONYM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOMONYM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for HOMONYM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | m | o | n | y | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOMONYM
42 words from the letters in HOMONYM
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3-letter words
How to Use HOMONYM in Word Games
HOMONYM is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HOMONYM uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOMONYM to find 42 additional valid words.