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Arduous

Yes, arduous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does arduous mean?

adjective

  1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort worked their arduous way up the mining valley
  2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance his final, straining burst of speed
  3. difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill the arduous work of preparing a dictionary

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for arduous

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants4 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of arduous

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ARDUOUS.

Words you can make from arduous

Unscramble ARDUOUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is arduous a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Arduous is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is arduous worth in Scrabble?

Arduous is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does arduous mean?

Arduous means: characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort.