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N 1 E 1 O 1 T 1 E 1 N 1 Y 4

NEOTENY

10
Scrabble points
7
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

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.”

Letter values

N = 1, E = 1, O = 1, T = 1, E = 1, N = 1, Y = 4

Words you can make from the letters of NEOTENY

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Frequently asked

Is NEOTENY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEOTENY is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 10 points.
How many points is NEOTENY worth?
NEOTENY is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does NEOTENY mean?
The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.