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COOTIES

/ˈkuːtiz/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

C 3/4
O 1/1
O 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of COOTIES

noun

A louse (Pediculus humanus).

noun

A louse (Pediculus humanus).

noun

(usually in the plural) Any germ or contaminant, real or imagined, especially from the opposite gender (for pre-pubescent children).

"I’m not drinking from his glass until I wash the cooties off it."

Examples of COOTIES in a Sentence

  • "I’m not drinking from his glass until I wash the cooties off it."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is COOTIES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of COOTIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for COOTIES

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

Letter cooties Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111111 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COOTIES

92 words from the letters in COOTIES

How to Use COOTIES in Word Games

COOTIES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since COOTIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COOTIES to find 92 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COOTIES

What does COOTIES mean?
COOTIES is a noun. A louse (Pediculus humanus).
Is COOTIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COOTIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COOTIES worth in Scrabble?
COOTIES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COOTIES?
You can make 92 words from the letters in COOTIES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.