How many points is CONTAGIOUS worth in Scrabble?

CONTAGIOUS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTAGIOUS?

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

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CONTAGIOUS

13 pts

CONTAGIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CONTAGIOUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/

adjective

(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
Example: The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick!
Easily passed on to others.
Example: Wearing jeans was a contagious fad at that time.
(of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.
Example: They were highly contagious, spreading bacteria to other people.

Synonyms: catching, infectious

Antonyms: non-contagious

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CONTAGIOUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "It is contagious."

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Letter Values

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CONTAGIOUS Scrabble FAQ

Is CONTAGIOUS a Scrabble word?: CONTAGIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CONTAGIOUS mean?: CONTAGIOUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use CONTAGIOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is contagious."
How many points is CONTAGIOUS worth in Scrabble?: CONTAGIOUS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTAGIOUS?: CONTAGIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).