How many points is INGENIOUS worth in Scrabble?

INGENIOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INGENIOUS?

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

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INGENIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. INGENIOUS means "showing cleverness and originality".

/ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/

Displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent.
Example: This fellow is ingenious; he fixed a problem I didn't even know I had.
Characterized by genius; cleverly done or contrived.
Example: That is an ingenious model of the atom.
Witty; original; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious.
Example: He sent me an ingenious reply for an email.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

showing cleverness and originality

In a sentence: "It is ingenious."

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Is INGENIOUS a Scrabble word?: INGENIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does INGENIOUS mean?: showing cleverness and originality
How do you use INGENIOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is ingenious."
How many points is INGENIOUS worth in Scrabble?: INGENIOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INGENIOUS?: INGENIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).