PATRONYMICS
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of PATRONYMICS
A name acquired from one's father.
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
Word Details
Is PATRONYMICS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PATRONYMICS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PATRONYMICS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PATRONYMICS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | t | r | o | n | y | m | i | c | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PATRONYMICS
100 words from the letters in PATRONYMICS
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How to Use PATRONYMICS in Word Games
PATRONYMICS is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PATRONYMICS to find 100 additional valid words.