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Ponderous

Yes, ponderous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does ponderous mean?

adjective

  1. slow and laborious because of weight the heavy tread of tired troops
  2. having great mass and weight and unwieldiness a ponderous stone
  3. labored and dull a ponderous speech

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ponderous

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ponderous

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PONDEROUS.

Words you can make from ponderous

Unscramble PONDEROUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ponderous a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ponderous 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 ponderous worth in Scrabble?

Ponderous is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ponderous mean?

Ponderous means: slow and laborious because of weight.