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CAPTIOUS

12 pts

CAPTIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CAPTIOUS means "tending to find fault".

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

tending to find fault

In a sentence: "It is captious."

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CAPTIOUS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

C3
A1
P3
T1
I1
O1
U1
S1
= 12

CAPTIOUS Scrabble FAQ

Is CAPTIOUS a Scrabble word?
CAPTIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CAPTIOUS mean?
tending to find fault
How do you use CAPTIOUS in a sentence?
In a sentence: "It is captious."
How many points is CAPTIOUS worth in Scrabble?
CAPTIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAPTIOUS?
CAPTIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).