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LIBELOUS

/ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/

8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of LIBELOUS

adjective

Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.

"The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice."

adjective

Meeting the legal standards for libel.

"The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true."

Examples of LIBELOUS in a Sentence

  • "The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice."
  • "The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is LIBELOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: LIBELOUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LIBELOUS

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

Letter libelous Total
Scrabble 11311111 10
WWF 21412121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIBELOUS

100 words from the letters in LIBELOUS

How to Use LIBELOUS in Word Games

LIBELOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LIBELOUS

What does LIBELOUS mean?
LIBELOUS is a adjective. Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
Is LIBELOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIBELOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIBELOUS worth in Scrabble?
LIBELOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LIBELOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LIBELOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.