How many points is UNCTUOUS worth in Scrabble?

UNCTUOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNCTUOUS?

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

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UNCTUOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. UNCTUOUS means "pretending to be kind and concerned".

/ˈʌnktʃuəs/

Pronunciation: /ˈʌnktʃuəs/

(of a liquid or substance) Oily or greasy.
(of a wine, coffee, sauce, gravy etc.) Rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.
(by extension, of a person) Profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

pretending to be kind and concerned

In a sentence: "It is unctuous."

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Is UNCTUOUS a Scrabble word?: UNCTUOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does UNCTUOUS mean?: pretending to be kind and concerned
How do you use UNCTUOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is unctuous."
How many points is UNCTUOUS worth in Scrabble?: UNCTUOUS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNCTUOUS?: UNCTUOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).