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HOMONYM

/ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
M 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
Y 4/3
M 3/4

Definition of HOMONYM

noun

(strict sense) A word that both sounds and is spelled the same as another word.

noun

A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word, technically called a homophone (same sound) or a homograph (same spelling).

noun

A name for a taxon that is identical in spelling to another name that belongs to a different taxon.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points

Is HOMONYM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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 homonym Total
Scrabble 4131143 17
WWF 3141234 18

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About HOMONYM

What does HOMONYM mean?
HOMONYM is a noun. (strict sense) A word that both sounds and is spelled the same as another word.
Is HOMONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOMONYM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOMONYM worth in Scrabble?
HOMONYM is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOMONYM?
You can make 42 words from the letters in HOMONYM. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.