Catachresis
Yes, catachresis is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
What does catachresis mean?
noun
- strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 18 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of catachresis
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CATACHRESIS.
Words you can make from catachresis
Frequently asked questions
Is catachresis a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Catachresis is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is catachresis worth in Scrabble?
Catachresis is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does catachresis mean?
Catachresis means: strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths').