How many points is LITOTES worth in Scrabble?

LITOTES is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LITOTES?

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

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LITOTES

7 pts

LITOTES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. LITOTES means "a figure of speech in which an assertion is made by the negation of its opposite".

Meaning & examples

/laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/

Pronunciation: /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/

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noun

An ironic figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite, particularly the negation of a negative quality to say something positive.

Antonyms: hyperbole

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a figure of speech in which an assertion is made by the negation of its opposite

In a sentence: "The litotes is noted."

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Word forms

LITOTESES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

LITOTES Scrabble FAQ

Is LITOTES a Scrabble word?: LITOTES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does LITOTES mean?: a figure of speech in which an assertion is made by the negation of its opposite
How do you use LITOTES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The litotes is noted."
How many points is LITOTES worth in Scrabble?: LITOTES is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LITOTES?: LITOTES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).