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SPECIOUS

/ˈspiːʃəs/

8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of SPECIOUS

adjective

Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

"This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."

adjective

Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.

adjective

Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.

Synonyms of SPECIOUS

Words with similar meaning

fallacious insincere meretricious pretextual

Examples of SPECIOUS in a Sentence

  • "This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is SPECIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: SPECIOUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPECIOUS

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

Letter specious Total
Scrabble 13131111 12
WWF 14141121 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPECIOUS

100 words from the letters in SPECIOUS

7-letter words

piceous 11/14 USUKWWF cesious 9/11 UK poussie 9/11 USUKWWF

6-letter words

copies 10/12 USUKWWF spices 10/12 USUKWWF copses 10/12 USUKWWF scopes 10/12 USUKWWF piscos 10/12 USUKWWF coupes 10/13 USUKWWF cuspis 10/13 USUKWWF scoups 10/13 UK cosies 8/9 USUKWWF cossie 8/9 UK poises 8/9 USUKWWF posies 8/9 USUKWWF possie 8/9 UK cuisse 8/10 USUKWWF scouse 8/10 USUKWWF opuses 8/10 USUKWWF spouse 8/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

epics 9/11 USUKWWF sepic 9/11 USUKWWF spice 9/11 USUKWWF copes 9/11 USUKWWF copse 9/11 USUKWWF scope 9/11 USUKWWF pisco 9/11 USUKWWF specs 9/11 USUKWWF spics 9/11 USUKWWF scops 9/11 USUKWWF coupe 9/12 USUKWWF puces 9/12 USUKWWF coups 9/12 USUKWWF scoup 9/12 UK cusps 9/12 USUKWWF scups 9/12 USUKWWF cosie 7/8 USUKWWF poise 7/8 USUKWWF sices 7/8 USUKWWF coses 7/8 USUKWWF pises 7/8 UK sipes 7/8 USUKWWF spies 7/8 USUKWWF pesos 7/8 USUKWWF poses 7/8 USUKWWF posse 7/8 USUKWWF speos 7/8 UK pisos 7/8 USUKWWF oecus 7/9 UK puise 7/9 UK pious 7/9 USUKWWF scuse 7/9 UK cusso 7/9 USUKWWF puses 7/9 USUKWWF spues 7/9 USUKWWF supes 7/9 USUKWWF soups 7/9 USUKWWF euois 5/6 UK issue 5/6 USUKWWF souse 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

epic 8/10 USUKWWF pice 8/10 USUKWWF cope 8/10 USUKWWF ceps 8/10 USUKWWF pecs 8/10 USUKWWF spec 8/10 USUKWWF pics 8/10 USUKWWF spic 8/10 USUKWWF cops 8/10 USUKWWF scop 8/10 USUKWWF puce 8/11 USUKWWF coup 8/11 USUKWWF cups 8/11 USUKWWF cusp 8/11 USUKWWF scup 8/11 USUKWWF ices 6/7 USUKWWF sice 6/7 USUKWWF cose 6/7 UK seco 6/7 UK pies 6/7 USUKWWF sipe 6/7 USUKWWF epos 6/7 USUKWWF opes 6/7 USUKWWF peso 6/7 USUKWWF pose 6/7 USUKWWF piso 6/7 USUKWWF pois 6/7 USUKWWF cess 6/7 USUKWWF secs 6/7 USUKWWF sics 6/7 USUKWWF coss 6/7 USUKWWF socs 6/7 UK seps 6/7 UK piss 6/7 USUKWWF psis 6/7 USUKWWF sips 6/7 USUKWWF sops 6/7 USUKWWF cues 6/8 USUKWWF ecus 6/8 USUKWWF spue 6/8 USUKWWF

How to Use SPECIOUS in Word Games

SPECIOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About SPECIOUS

What does SPECIOUS mean?
SPECIOUS is a adjective. Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.
Is SPECIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPECIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPECIOUS worth in Scrabble?
SPECIOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPECIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPECIOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SPECIOUS?
Synonyms of SPECIOUS include: fallacious, insincere, meretricious, pretextual. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.