INGENUOUS
/ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
I
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N
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G
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E
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N
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U
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O
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U
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S
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Definition of INGENUOUS
adjective
Naive and trusting.
adjective
Demonstrating childlike simplicity.
adjective
Unsophisticated; clumsy or obvious.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
15
points
Is INGENUOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INGENUOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts
Words With Friends — 15 pts
Tip: INGENUOUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INGENUOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | g | e | n | u | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INGENUOUS
100 words from the letters in INGENUOUS
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
segni
6/8
USUKWWF
sengi
6/8
USUKWWF
singe
6/8
USUKWWF
segno
6/8
USUKWWF
soign
6/8
UK
nongs
6/9
UK
ingnu
6/10
UK
guise
6/8
USUKWWF
genus
6/9
USUKWWF
negus
6/9
USUKWWF
suing
6/9
USUKWWF
using
6/9
USUKWWF
inone
5/7
UK
nines
5/7
USUKWWF
eosin
5/6
USUKWWF
noise
5/6
USUKWWF
neons
5/7
USUKWWF
nones
5/7
USUKWWF
ennui
5/8
USUKWWF
union
5/8
USUKWWF
euois
5/6
UK
nouns
5/8
USUKWWF
4-letter words
gien
5/7
USUKWWF
ginn
5/8
UK
gone
5/7
USUKWWF
ingo
5/7
UK
nong
5/8
UK
egis
5/6
USWWF
gies
5/6
USUKWWF
engs
5/7
USUKWWF
gens
5/7
USUKWWF
negs
5/7
UK
gins
5/7
USUKWWF
sign
5/7
USUKWWF
sing
5/7
USUKWWF
snig
5/7
UK
egos
5/6
USUKWWF
geos
5/6
UK
goes
5/6
USUKWWF
sego
5/6
USUKWWF
gios
5/6
UK
nogs
5/7
USUKWWF
snog
5/7
USUKWWF
song
5/7
USUKWWF
genu
5/8
USUKWWF
gues
5/7
UK
gnus
5/8
USUKWWF
guns
5/8
USUKWWF
snug
5/8
USUKWWF
sung
5/8
USUKWWF
nine
4/6
USUKWWF
neon
4/6
USUKWWF
none
4/6
USUKWWF
sine
4/5
USUKWWF
inns
4/6
USUKWWF
eons
4/5
USUKWWF
noes
4/5
USUKWWF
nose
4/5
USUKWWF
ones
4/5
USUKWWF
sone
4/5
USUKWWF
ions
4/5
USUKWWF
euoi
4/5
UK
noun
4/7
USUKWWF
suni
4/6
UK
unis
4/6
UK
nuns
4/7
USUKWWF
sunn
4/7
USUKWWF
nous
4/6
USUKWWF
onus
4/6
USUKWWF
How to Use INGENUOUS in Word Games
INGENUOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INGENUOUS to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About INGENUOUS
What does INGENUOUS mean?
INGENUOUS is a adjective. Naive and trusting.
Is INGENUOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INGENUOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INGENUOUS worth in Scrabble?
INGENUOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INGENUOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INGENUOUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.