How many points is GENUS worth in Scrabble?

GENUS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GENUS?

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

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GENUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. GENUS means "a kind, sort, or class".

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.
Example: All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia.
A group with common attributes.
A natural number representing any of several related measures of the complexity of a given manifold or graph.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a kind, sort, or class

In a sentence: "The genus is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GENUS. It scores 6 points.

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Is GENUS a Scrabble word?: GENUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does GENUS mean?: a kind, sort, or class
How do you use GENUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The genus is noted."
How many points is GENUS worth in Scrabble?: GENUS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GENUS?: GENUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).