SCABROUS
/ˈska-/
8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of SCABROUS
Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
"After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections."
Disgusting, repellent.
"The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public."
Of music, writing, etc.: lacking refinement; unmelodious, unmusical.
Examples of SCABROUS in a Sentence
- "After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections."
- "The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public."
Word Details
Is SCABROUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCABROUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCABROUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCABROUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | a | b | r | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCABROUS
100 words from the letters in SCABROUS
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How to Use SCABROUS in Word Games
SCABROUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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