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M 3 E 1 T 1 A 1 P 3 H 4 O 1 R 1

METAPHOR

/ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/

15
Scrabble points
8
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

Letter values

M = 3, E = 1, T = 1, A = 1, P = 3, H = 4, O = 1, R = 1

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Frequently asked

Is METAPHOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, METAPHOR is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 15 points.
How many points is METAPHOR worth?
METAPHOR is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does METAPHOR mean?
The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.