Astrology
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and natural phenomena. It is considered a pseudoscience by the scientific community.
“Despite lacking scientific validity, astrology remains popular in many cultures as a form of entertainment and self-reflection.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈstrɒlədʒi/
Syllables
as·trol·o·gy
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Three instances of the letter O and valuable Y are distinctive
Scrabble
13 points; valuable for using Y (4pts) and creating longer words
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