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Neoteny

Yes, neoteny is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does neoteny mean?

noun

  1. an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of neoteny

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NEOTENY.

Words you can make from neoteny

Unscramble NEOTENY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is neoteny a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Neoteny 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 neoteny worth in Scrabble?

Neoteny is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does neoteny mean?

Neoteny means: an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species.