How many points is LUMINOUS worth in Scrabble?

LUMINOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LUMINOUS?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALUMINOUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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10 pts

LUMINOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LUMINOUS means "giving off light".

/ˈluːmɪnəs/

Synonyms: beamful, radiant, shining, lighted, lit up

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

giving off light

In a sentence: "It is luminous."

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

Add one letter before LUMINOUS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is LUMINOUS a Scrabble word?: LUMINOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does LUMINOUS mean?: giving off light
How do you use LUMINOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is luminous."
How many points is LUMINOUS worth in Scrabble?: LUMINOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LUMINOUS?: LUMINOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LUMINOUS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALUMINOUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.