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catachresis

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Is catachresis a Scrabble word?

Yes, catachresis is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 18 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of catachresis?

Definition

noun (English)

1. A misuse of a word; an application of a term to something which it does not properly denote.countableespeciallyoftenuncountable

2. (rhetoric) A misapplication or overextension of a figurative or analogical description; a wrongly applied metaphor or trope.Examples: "A Catachresis terms abused receives, And epithets and attributes improper gives."Synonyms: abusiocountablerhetoricuncountable

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "catachresis"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "catachresis"?

Scrabble
18 points
C3
A1
T1
A1
C3
H4
R1
E1
S1
I1
S1
Words With Friends
19 points
C4
A1
T1
A1
C4
H3
R1
E1
S1
I1
S1

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