How many points is NEOTENY worth in Scrabble?

NEOTENY is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEOTENY?

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

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NEOTENY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. NEOTENY means "attainment of sexual maturity in the larval stage".

/niˈɒtəni/

The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
Example: Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults.
The sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage.

Synonyms: pedomorphism

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

attainment of sexual maturity in the larval stage

In a sentence: "The neoteny is noted."

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Is NEOTENY a Scrabble word?: NEOTENY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does NEOTENY mean?: attainment of sexual maturity in the larval stage
How do you use NEOTENY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The neoteny is noted."
How many points is NEOTENY worth in Scrabble?: NEOTENY is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEOTENY?: NEOTENY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).