IDOLATRY is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. IDOLATRY is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept IDOLATRY?
| Official Scrabble Players Dictionary USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word List USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble Words English in most countries | Valid |
| Words with Friends Zynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 38 / 100
Our own measure of how useful IDOLATRY is to know. It scores 12 from 8 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 6.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for IDOLATRY
No single letter turns IDOLATRY into another word.
How IDOLATRY scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in IDOLATRY, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| i | 1 | 9 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so IDOLATRY has to be built on the board across turns.
What stands out about IDOLATRY
- All 8 letters of IDOLATRY are different — nothing repeats.
- The same 8 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does IDOLATRY mean in Scrabble?
noun
Worship of images or objects as gods, or excessive devotion to a person or thing.
In religious texts idolatry is a grave charge, meaning that something created has been put in the place of God. Writers also use it loosely for blind admiration of a celebrity, money or a cause. The figurative use usually carries criticism.
How IDOLATRY is used
Idolatry is used for literal image worship and, figuratively, for uncritical adoration.
- The prophet condemned idolatry in every form.
- Critics spoke of the idolatry surrounding the young star.
- His idolatry of wealth cost him his friends.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of IDOLATRY and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of IDOLATRY
The 8 tiles of IDOLATRY in a different order — 2 found.
Shorter words from the letters in IDOLATRY
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Common questions about IDOLATRY
- Is IDOLATRY valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts IDOLATRY, where it scores 12 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is IDOLATRY worth?
- IDOLATRY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What does IDOLATRY mean?
- Worship of images or objects as gods, or excessive devotion to a person or thing.
- What letters can be added to IDOLATRY?
- No single letter can be added to IDOLATRY to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of IDOLATRY:
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