How many points is CARIOUS worth in Scrabble?

CARIOUS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARIOUS?

CARIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCARIOUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

CARIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. CARIOUS means "decayed".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

decayed

In a sentence: "It is carious."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CARIOUS. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter before CARIOUS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

= 9

Is CARIOUS a Scrabble word?: CARIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does CARIOUS mean?: decayed
How do you use CARIOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is carious."
How many points is CARIOUS worth in Scrabble?: CARIOUS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARIOUS?: CARIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARIOUS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCARIOUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.