MARTYRY
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of MARTYRY
A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave. I
"Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs"
A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.
Examples of MARTYRY in a Sentence
- "Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs"
Word Details
Is MARTYRY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MARTYRY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MARTYRY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for MARTYRY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | r | t | y | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MARTYRY
38 words from the letters in MARTYRY
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How to Use MARTYRY in Word Games
MARTYRY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MARTYRY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MARTYRY to find 38 additional valid words.