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

10 pts

UNCTUOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. UNCTUOUS is a adjective form of greasy. GREASY means "containing or resembling grease".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʌnktʃuəs/

Pronunciation: /ˈʌnktʃuəs/

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adjective

(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.

Synonyms: oleaginous, saponaceous, slimy, savorous, creepy, effusive, groveling, sycophantic

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UNCTUOUS is a adjective form of greasy. GREASY means "containing or resembling grease".

In a sentence: "It is unctuous."

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UNCTUOUS Scrabble FAQ

Is UNCTUOUS a Scrabble word?: UNCTUOUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does UNCTUOUS mean?: UNCTUOUS is a adjective form of greasy. GREASY means "containing or resembling grease".
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).