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DUBIOUS

/ˈdjuːbi.əs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of DUBIOUS

adjective

(of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

"After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."

adjective

(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

"She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate."

Examples of DUBIOUS in a Sentence

  • "After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him."
  • "She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is DUBIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DUBIOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for DUBIOUS

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

Letter dubious Total
Scrabble 2131111 10
WWF 2241121 13

How to Use DUBIOUS in Word Games

DUBIOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DUBIOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DUBIOUS to find 62 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DUBIOUS

What does DUBIOUS mean?
DUBIOUS is a adjective. (of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
Is DUBIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DUBIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DUBIOUS worth in Scrabble?
DUBIOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DUBIOUS?
You can make 62 words from the letters in DUBIOUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.