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INGENUITY

/ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of INGENUITY

noun

The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.

"Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver."

noun

Ingenuousness; honesty, straightforwardness

Examples of INGENUITY in a Sentence

  • "Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is INGENUITY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: INGENUITY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INGENUITY

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

Letter ingenuity Total
Scrabble 112111114 13
WWF 123122113 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INGENUITY

100 words from the letters in INGENUITY

How to Use INGENUITY in Word Games

INGENUITY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INGENUITY to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INGENUITY

What does INGENUITY mean?
INGENUITY is a noun. The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.
Is INGENUITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INGENUITY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INGENUITY worth in Scrabble?
INGENUITY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INGENUITY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INGENUITY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.