Allegory
/ˈæl.ɘˌɡoʊɹ.i/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Allegory
noun
- The representation of abstract principles by characters or figures.
- A picture, book, or other form of communication using such representation.
- A symbolic representation which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one.
- A category that retains some of the structure of the category of binary relations between sets, representing a high-level generalisation of that category.
Anagrams of Allegory
No exact anagrams found for "allegory". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
a1
l1
l1
e1
g2
o1
r1
y4
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Allegory
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Allegory"
Allegory is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Allegory" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "allegory" is a medium-scoring word.