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Dexterous

Yes, dexterous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does dexterous mean?

adjective

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands a deft waiter

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for dexterous

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of dexterous

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEXTEROUS.

Words you can make from dexterous

Unscramble DEXTEROUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is dexterous a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Dexterous 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 dexterous worth in Scrabble?

Dexterous is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does dexterous mean?

Dexterous means: skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.