OVIPAROUS
/əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/
9 letters · 4 syllables · adjective
Definition of OVIPAROUS
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
Is OVIPAROUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVIPAROUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | o | v | i | p | a | r | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVIPAROUS
100 words from the letters in OVIPAROUS
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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.
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