How many points is PORTENTOUS worth in Scrabble?

PORTENTOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PORTENTOUS?

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

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PORTENTOUS

12 pts

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

Meaning & examples

/pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/

Pronunciation: /pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/

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adjective

Of momentous or ominous significance.
Ominously prophetic.
Puffed up with vanity.

Synonyms: foreshadowing, predictive, premonitory, prognosticatory, momentous, ominous

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "It is portentous."

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Letter Values

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PORTENTOUS Scrabble FAQ

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