IRONIES
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of IRONIES
A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
Dramatic irony: a theatrical effect in which the meaning of a situation, or some incongruity in the plot, is understood by the audience, but not by the characters in the play.
Ignorance feigned for the purpose of confounding or provoking an antagonist; Socratic irony.
Word Details
Is IRONIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IRONIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of IRONIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for IRONIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | r | o | n | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of IRONIES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IRONIES
100 words from the letters in IRONIES
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How to Use IRONIES in Word Games
IRONIES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since IRONIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble IRONIES to find 100 additional valid words.