Specious
Yes, specious is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does specious mean?
adjective
- plausible but false
a specious claim
- based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for specious
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of specious
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SPECIOUS.
Words you can make from specious
Frequently asked questions
Is specious a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Specious 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 specious worth in Scrabble?
Specious is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does specious mean?
Specious means: plausible but false.