How many points is NEFARIOUS worth in Scrabble?

NEFARIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEFARIOUS?

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

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NEFARIOUS

12 pts

NEFARIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. NEFARIOUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/

Pronunciation: /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/

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adjective

Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
Example: Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books.

Synonyms: evil, good-for-nothing, iniquitous, sinister, underhanded, vile

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "It is nefarious."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of NEFARIOUS. It scores 12 points.

Related words

NEFARIOUSLY17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

NEFARIOUS Scrabble FAQ

Is NEFARIOUS a Scrabble word?: NEFARIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does NEFARIOUS mean?: NEFARIOUS is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use NEFARIOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is nefarious."
How many points is NEFARIOUS worth in Scrabble?: NEFARIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEFARIOUS?: NEFARIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).