How many points is NEOPHOBIA worth in Scrabble?

NEOPHOBIA is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEOPHOBIA?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEOPHOBIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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16 pts

NEOPHOBIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. NEOPHOBIA means "tendency to dislike anything new".

/niːəˈfəʊbɪə/

The fear or hatred of novelty, new things, innovation, or unfamiliar places or situations.

Synonyms: cainophobia, cainotophobia, misoneism, traditionalism

Antonyms: neophilia

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tendency to dislike anything new

In a sentence: "The neophobia is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NEOPHOBIA. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after NEOPHOBIA. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is NEOPHOBIA a Scrabble word?: NEOPHOBIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does NEOPHOBIA mean?: tendency to dislike anything new
How do you use NEOPHOBIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The neophobia is noted."
How many points is NEOPHOBIA worth in Scrabble?: NEOPHOBIA is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEOPHOBIA?: NEOPHOBIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEOPHOBIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEOPHOBIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.