How many points is NEOPHOBIC worth in Scrabble?

NEOPHOBIC is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEOPHOBIC?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

NEOPHOBIC

18 pts

NEOPHOBIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. NEOPHOBIC means "pertaining to neophobia. NEOPHOBIA means "fear of the new".".

Meaning & examples

noun

A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.

Synonyms: paleophobic

Antonyms: neophobic, paleophilic

adjective

Relating to neophiles or to neophilia; fearing or disliking novelty and that which is new

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to neophobia. NEOPHOBIA means "fear of the new".

In a sentence: "It is neophobic."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of NEOPHOBIC. It scores 18 points.

Base words

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NEOPHOBIA16 pts

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

Letter Values

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NEOPHOBIC Scrabble FAQ

Is NEOPHOBIC a Scrabble word?: NEOPHOBIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does NEOPHOBIC mean?: pertaining to neophobia. NEOPHOBIA means "fear of the new".
How do you use NEOPHOBIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is neophobic."
How many points is NEOPHOBIC worth in Scrabble?: NEOPHOBIC is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEOPHOBIC?: NEOPHOBIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).