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CURIOUS

/ˈkjɔː-/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of CURIOUS

adjective

Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.

"Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it."

adjective

Caused by curiosity.

adjective

Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.

"The platypus is a curious creature, with fur like a mammal and a beak like a bird."

Synonyms of CURIOUS

Words with similar meaning

enquiring, inquiring exquisitive investigative peery

Antonyms of CURIOUS

Words with opposite meaning

incurious noncurious uncurious

Examples of CURIOUS in a Sentence

  • "Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it."
  • "The platypus is a curious creature, with fur like a mammal and a beak like a bird."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is CURIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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

Letter Values for CURIOUS

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

Letter curious Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4211121 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURIOUS

56 words from the letters in CURIOUS

6-letter words

curios 8/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

coirs 7/8 USUKWWF siroc 7/8 UK curio 7/9 USUKWWF cursi 7/9 UK scour 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

coir 6/7 USUKWWF cirs 6/7 UK cris 6/7 USUKWWF cors 6/7 UK orcs 6/7 USUKWWF rocs 6/7 USUKWWF uric 6/8 USUKWWF crus 6/8 USUKWWF curs 6/8 USUKWWF rucs 6/8 UK scur 6/8 UK sori 4/4 USUKWWF ours 4/5 USUKWWF rous 4/5 UK sour 4/5 USUKWWF urus 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cir 5/6 UK cor 5/6 USWWF orc 5/6 USUKWWF roc 5/6 USUKWWF cis 5/6 USUKWWF sic 5/6 USUKWWF cos 5/6 USWWF cru 5/7 UK cur 5/7 USUKWWF ruc 5/7 UK ios 3/3 UK ois 3/3 UK sir 3/3 USUKWWF sri 3/3 USUKWWF ors 3/3 USUKWWF oui 3/4 UK our 3/4 USUKWWF rou 3/4 UK sui 3/4 UK ous 3/4 UK sou 3/4 USUKWWF urs 3/4 UK

2-letter words

cs 4/5 UK io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK or 2/2 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF rs 2/2 UK ou 2/3 UK ur 2/3 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use CURIOUS in Word Games

CURIOUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CURIOUS 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 CURIOUS to find 56 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CURIOUS

What does CURIOUS mean?
CURIOUS is a adjective. Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
Is CURIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CURIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CURIOUS worth in Scrabble?
CURIOUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CURIOUS?
You can make 56 words from the letters in CURIOUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CURIOUS?
Synonyms of CURIOUS include: enquiring, inquiring, exquisitive, investigative, peery. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.