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Carnivorous

Yes, carnivorous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does carnivorous mean?

adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of carnivores the lion and other carnivorous animals
  2. (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals carnivorous plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially insects

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of carnivorous

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CARNIVOROUS.

Words you can make from carnivorous

Unscramble CARNIVOROUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is carnivorous a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Carnivorous 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 carnivorous worth in Scrabble?

Carnivorous is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does carnivorous mean?

Carnivorous means: relating to or characteristic of carnivores.