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Metaphor

Yes, metaphor is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does metaphor mean?

noun

  1. a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of metaphor

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters METAPHOR.

Words you can make from metaphor

Unscramble METAPHOR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is metaphor a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Metaphor 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 metaphor worth in Scrabble?

Metaphor is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does metaphor mean?

Metaphor means: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity.