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OVIPAROUS

/əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/

9 letters · 4 syllables · adjective

O 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
P 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
O 1/1
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Definition of OVIPAROUS

adjective

Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.

"The echidna is a monotreme, which is the extremely small subset of oviparous mammals."

Examples of OVIPAROUS in a Sentence

  • "The echidna is a monotreme, which is the extremely small subset of oviparous mammals."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is OVIPAROUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for OVIPAROUS

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

Letter oviparous Total
Scrabble 141311111 14
WWF 151411121 17

Anagrams of OVIPAROUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVIPAROUS

100 words from the letters in OVIPAROUS

9-letter words

How to Use OVIPAROUS in Word Games

OVIPAROUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About OVIPAROUS

What does OVIPAROUS mean?
OVIPAROUS is a adjective. Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.
Is OVIPAROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVIPAROUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVIPAROUS worth in Scrabble?
OVIPAROUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVIPAROUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVIPAROUS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of OVIPAROUS?
The anagrams of OVIPAROUS (words using the exact same letters) are: APIVOROUS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.