BACKRONYM

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

BACKRONYM A word that is originally not an acronym but is turned into one by devising a full form for it, sometimes as a folk etymology, sometimes as a contrived acronym to name a new organization, proposal, or other entity.

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Word Length: 9 letters
  • Dictionary Status: Valid in both TWL (Tournament Word List) and SOWPODS dictionaries

Scrabble Information

Word: BACKRONYM

Length: 9 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word BACKRONYM can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.