Tortuous
Yes, tortuous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does tortuous mean?
adjective
- highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
the Byzantine tax structure
- marked by repeated turns and bends
a tortuous road up the mountain
- not straightforward
his tortuous reasoning
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for tortuous
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of tortuous
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TORTUOUS.
Words you can make from tortuous
Frequently asked questions
Is tortuous a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Tortuous 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 tortuous worth in Scrabble?
Tortuous is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does tortuous mean?
Tortuous means: highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious.