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MYSTERIOUS

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/

10 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

M 3/4
Y 4/3
S 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of MYSTERIOUS

adjective

Of unknown origin.

"He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

adjective

Having unknown qualities.

"Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us."

adjective

Difficult to understand.

"Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious."

Synonyms of MYSTERIOUS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of MYSTERIOUS in a Sentence

  • "He received a mysterious phone call this morning."
  • "Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us."
  • "Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is MYSTERIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: MYSTERIOUS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MYSTERIOUS

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

Letter mysterious Total
Scrabble 3411111111 15
WWF 4311111121 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MYSTERIOUS

100 words from the letters in MYSTERIOUS

How to Use MYSTERIOUS in Word Games

MYSTERIOUS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About MYSTERIOUS

What does MYSTERIOUS mean?
MYSTERIOUS is a adjective. Of unknown origin.
Is MYSTERIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MYSTERIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MYSTERIOUS worth in Scrabble?
MYSTERIOUS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MYSTERIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MYSTERIOUS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MYSTERIOUS?
Synonyms of MYSTERIOUS include: esoteric, uncertain, undefined, untraceable. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.