Meretricious
Yes, meretricious is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does meretricious mean?
adjective
- like or relating to a prostitute
meretricious relationships
- tastelessly showy
a flash car
- based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for meretricious
Word facts
| Letters | 12 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 6 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of meretricious
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MERETRICIOUS.
Words you can make from meretricious
Frequently asked questions
Is meretricious a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Meretricious 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 meretricious worth in Scrabble?
Meretricious is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does meretricious mean?
Meretricious means: like or relating to a prostitute.