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MALICIOUS

/məˈlɪʃəs/

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

M 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of MALICIOUS

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

adjective

Spiteful and deliberately harmful

"He was sent off for a malicious tackle on Jones."

Synonyms of MALICIOUS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of MALICIOUS in a Sentence

  • "He was sent off for a malicious tackle on Jones."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is MALICIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for MALICIOUS

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

Letter malicious Total
Scrabble 311131111 13
WWF 412141121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MALICIOUS

100 words from the letters in MALICIOUS

How to Use MALICIOUS in Word Games

MALICIOUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MALICIOUS

What does MALICIOUS mean?
MALICIOUS is a adjective. Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite
Is MALICIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MALICIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MALICIOUS worth in Scrabble?
MALICIOUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MALICIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MALICIOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MALICIOUS?
Synonyms of MALICIOUS include: evil, malevolent. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.