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

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NEOTENY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. NEOTENY means "persistence of larval or fetal features in the adult form of an animal".

Meaning & examples

/niˈɒtəni/

noun

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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

persistence of larval or fetal features in the adult form of an animal

In a sentence: "The neoteny is noted."

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NEOTENY Scrabble FAQ

Is NEOTENY a Scrabble word?: NEOTENY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does NEOTENY mean?: persistence of larval or fetal features in the adult form of an animal
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).