Byword
/ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Byword
noun
- A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
- A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
- Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
- An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.
- A nickname or epithet.
Anagrams of Byword
No exact anagrams found for "byword". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
y4
w4
o1
r1
d2
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Byword
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 "Byword"
Byword is a 6-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Byword" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "byword" is a high-scoring word.