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Heteronym

Yes, heteronym is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does heteronym mean?

noun

  1. two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation the word `bow' is an example of a heteronym

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of heteronym

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HETERONYM.

Words you can make from heteronym

Unscramble HETERONYM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is heteronym a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Heteronym 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 heteronym worth in Scrabble?

Heteronym is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does heteronym mean?

Heteronym means: two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation.