MYTH
/mɪθ/
4-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
Meaning of MYTH
- A traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are personified; a sacred narrative regarding a god, a hero, the origin of the world or of a people, etc.
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Such stories as a genre.
"Myth was the product of man's emotion and imagination, acted upon by his surroundings. (E. Clodd, Myths & Dreams (1885), 7, cited after OED)"
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About the word MYTH
Is "MYTH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "MYTH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "MYTH" worth?
In Scrabble, "MYTH" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "MYTH" mean?
A traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are personified; a sacred narrative regarding a god, a hero, the origin of the world or of a people, etc.
Does "MYTH" have any anagrams?
No, "MYTH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.