Dictionary
Dextrous
d 2e 1x 8t 1r 1o 1u 1s 1
About 2 syllables
adjective · 8 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does dextrous mean?
Is DEXTROUS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DEXTROUS worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DEXTROUS
Words that end like DEXTROUS
Common words that share the ending -EXTROUS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -EXTROUSDextrous: quick answers
Is DEXTROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEXTROUS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DEXTROUS worth?
DEXTROUS scores 16 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does dextrous mean?
As an adjective, dextrous means “skillful in physical movements”.
What words can you make with the letters in DEXTROUS?
You can make 276 shorter words from DEXTROUS, such as TUXEDOS, DEXTRO, EXODUS, SEXTUOR. See the full list.