Acronym
/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Acronym
noun
- An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
- An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
Anagrams of Acronym
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
c3
r1
o1
n1
y4
m3
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Acronym"
Acronym is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Acronym" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "acronym" is a medium-scoring word.