How many points is DEXTEROUS worth in Scrabble?

DEXTEROUS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEXTEROUS?

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

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DEXTEROUS

17 pts

DEXTEROUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. DEXTEROUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɛkstɹəs/

adjective

Skillful with one's hands.
Skillful in some specific thing.
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "It is dexterous."

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

Letter Values

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DEXTEROUS Scrabble FAQ

Is DEXTEROUS a Scrabble word?: DEXTEROUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does DEXTEROUS mean?: DEXTEROUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use DEXTEROUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is dexterous."
How many points is DEXTEROUS worth in Scrabble?: DEXTEROUS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEXTEROUS?: DEXTEROUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).