apronym

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/

Definition of apronym

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
    “If the acronym spells a word that suits the message (e.g. MAMA for Mothers Against Male Aggression) it is known as an apronym. Motivational speakers often use acronyms or apronyms because they are so easy to remember.”
    “SWIFT was an apronym, an acronym that spelt a contextually meaningful word. It was meant to be fast. Indeed, SWIFT messages are literally lightning fast, travelling over wire at the speed of light, basically instantaneous.”

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Etymology

Blend of apropos + acronym.

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