SYNOD is a valid Scrabble word — 9 points
Yes. SYNOD is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SYNOD?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SYNOD is to know. It scores 9 from 5 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.8% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SYNOD
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
synodsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How SYNOD scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in SYNOD, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 1 | 4 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 49,015.
What does SYNOD mean in Scrabble?
noun
An official assembly of church leaders or clergy convened to discuss and decide matters of doctrine, discipline, or administration.
A synod typically brings together bishops, clergy, and sometimes lay representatives to debate church policy and settle disputes over teaching or practice. Different denominations use the term for different bodies, from an occasional regional gathering to a standing national assembly that meets regularly. Decisions reached at a synod can shape church rules and guide how congregations are governed.
How SYNOD is used
Chiefly used of formal church governance, especially in Anglican, Presbyterian, and Orthodox traditions.
- The bishops gathered for a synod to discuss church reform.
- The synod voted on the new rules for ordination.
- Delegates travelled from across the province to attend the synod.
- The decision of the synod was later confirmed by the wider church.
- A special synod was called to address the growing dispute.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of SYNOD and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of SYNOD
The 5 tiles of SYNOD in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with SYNOD
8 longer words begin with SYNOD.
Shorter words from the letters in SYNOD
Common questions about SYNOD
- Is SYNOD valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SYNOD, where it scores 9 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SYNOD worth?
- SYNOD is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
- What does SYNOD mean?
- An official assembly of church leaders or clergy convened to discuss and decide matters of doctrine, discipline, or administration.
- What letters can be added to SYNOD?
- SYNOD takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of SYNOD:
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