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CAPTIOUS

/ˈkæpʃəs/

8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of CAPTIOUS

adjective

That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.

adjective

Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.

Synonyms of CAPTIOUS

Words with similar meaning

carping critical faultfinding hypercritical nitpicky sophistical thorny tricky

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is CAPTIOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CAPTIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: CAPTIOUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CAPTIOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter captious Total
Scrabble 31311111 12
WWF 41411121 15

Anagrams of CAPTIOUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

autopsic 12/15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPTIOUS

100 words from the letters in CAPTIOUS

8-letter words

autopsic 12/15 USUKWWF

7-letter words

copitas 11/13 UK psoatic 11/13 USUKWWF upcoast 11/14 USUKWWF utopias 9/11 USUKWWF

6-letter words

atopic 10/12 USUKWWF copita 10/12 UK capots 10/12 UK coapts 10/12 USUKWWF optics 10/12 USUKWWF picots 10/12 USUKWWF topics 10/12 USUKWWF catsup 10/13 USUKWWF upcast 10/13 USUKWWF coatis 8/9 USUKWWF scotia 8/9 USUKWWF patios 8/9 USUKWWF patois 8/9 USUKWWF utopia 8/10 USUKWWF coitus 8/10 USUKWWF aspout 8/10 UK pistou 8/10 UK putois 8/10 UK

5-letter words

aspic 9/11 USUKWWF picas 9/11 USUKWWF scapi 9/11 UK spica 9/11 USUKWWF capos 9/11 USUKWWF pacos 9/11 UK scopa 9/11 UK pisco 9/11 USUKWWF capot 9/11 UK coapt 9/11 USUKWWF optic 9/11 USUKWWF picot 9/11 USUKWWF topic 9/11 USUKWWF pacts 9/11 USUKWWF scaup 9/12 USUKWWF coups 9/12 USUKWWF scoup 9/12 UK caput 9/12 USUKWWF ciaos 7/8 UK apios 7/8 UK psoai 7/8 USUKWWF coati 7/8 USUKWWF patio 7/8 USUKWWF ascot 7/8 USUKWWF atocs 7/8 UK coast 7/8 USUKWWF coats 7/8 USUKWWF costa 7/8 USUKWWF octas 7/8 UK tacos 7/8 USUKWWF stoic 7/8 USUKWWF pitas 7/8 USUKWWF spait 7/8 USUKWWF stipa 7/8 UK tapis 7/8 USUKWWF posit 7/8 USUKWWF topis 7/8 USUKWWF pious 7/9 USUKWWF scuta 7/9 USUKWWF cuits 7/9 UK cutis 7/9 USUKWWF ictus 7/9 USUKWWF scout 7/9 USUKWWF sputa 7/9 USUKWWF stupa 7/9 USUKWWF tapus 7/9 UK situp 7/9 USUKWWF pouts 7/9 USUKWWF spout 7/9 USUKWWF stoup 7/9 USUKWWF iotas 5/5 USUKWWF ostia 5/5 USUKWWF stoai 5/5 USUKWWF aitus 5/6 UK autos 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

capi 8/10 UK pica 8/10 USUKWWF capo 8/10 USUKWWF paco 8/10 UK caps 8/10 USUKWWF pacs 8/10 USUKWWF pics 8/10 USUKWWF spic 8/10 USUKWWF cops 8/10 USUKWWF scop 8/10 USUKWWF pact 8/10 USUKWWF puca 8/11 UK coup 8/11 USUKWWF cups 8/11 USUKWWF cusp 8/11 USUKWWF scup 8/11 USUKWWF ciao 6/7 USUKWWF apio 6/7 UK asci 6/7 USUKWWF saic 6/7 UK ocas 6/7 USUKWWF soca 6/7 UK

How to Use CAPTIOUS in Word Games

CAPTIOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CAPTIOUS

What does CAPTIOUS mean?
CAPTIOUS is a adjective. That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
Is CAPTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAPTIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAPTIOUS worth in Scrabble?
CAPTIOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAPTIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CAPTIOUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CAPTIOUS?
Synonyms of CAPTIOUS include: carping, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, nitpicky, sophistical. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CAPTIOUS?
The anagrams of CAPTIOUS (words using the exact same letters) are: AUTOPSIC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.