How many points is LIBELOUS worth in Scrabble?

LIBELOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIBELOUS?

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

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LIBELOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LIBELOUS means "defamatory".

/ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/

Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
Example: The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice.
Meeting the legal standards for libel.
Example: The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

defamatory

In a sentence: "It is libelous."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIBELOUS. It scores 10 points.

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Is LIBELOUS a Scrabble word?: LIBELOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does LIBELOUS mean?: defamatory
How do you use LIBELOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is libelous."
How many points is LIBELOUS worth in Scrabble?: LIBELOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIBELOUS?: LIBELOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).