How many points is CAPTIOUS worth in Scrabble?

CAPTIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAPTIOUS?

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

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CAPTIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CAPTIOUS means "tending to make trivial criticisms".

/ˈkæpʃəs/

Pronunciation: /ˈkæpʃəs/

That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tending to make trivial criticisms

In a sentence: "It is captious."

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

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

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Is CAPTIOUS a Scrabble word?: CAPTIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CAPTIOUS mean?: tending to make trivial criticisms
How do you use CAPTIOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is captious."
How many points is CAPTIOUS worth in Scrabble?: CAPTIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAPTIOUS?: CAPTIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).