NEOTENY
/niˈɒtəni/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of NEOTENY
The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
"Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults."
The sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage.
Examples of NEOTENY in a Sentence
- "Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults."
Word Details
Is NEOTENY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NEOTENY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NEOTENY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for NEOTENY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | o | t | e | n | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEOTENY
60 words from the letters in NEOTENY
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How to Use NEOTENY in Word Games
NEOTENY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since NEOTENY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NEOTENY to find 60 additional valid words.