Pubescent
Yes, pubescent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
What does pubescent mean?
adjective
- (of animals especially human beings) having arrived at the onset of puberty (the age at which sex glands become functional) but not yet fully mature
the budding breasts of a pubescent girl and the downy chin of pubescent boy
- covered with fine soft hairs or down
downy milkweed seeds
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for pubescent
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 15 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of pubescent
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PUBESCENT.
Words you can make from pubescent
Frequently asked questions
Is pubescent a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Pubescent 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 pubescent worth in Scrabble?
Pubescent is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does pubescent mean?
Pubescent means: (of animals especially human beings) having arrived at the onset of puberty (the age at which sex glands become functional) but not yet fully mature.