With OUS
45 words · highest scoring is rendezvous at 23 points
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About 10 Letter Words With OUS
There are 45 ten letter words containing OUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is rendezvous at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 45 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — AMPHIBIOUS, HARMONIOUS, PRECARIOUS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With OUS, which drops the length limit entirely.
10 Letter Words With OUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words With OUS
- rendezvous23
- ubiquitous21
- amphibious19
- housewives19
- powerhouse18
- previously18
- synonymous18
- households17
Common 10 Letter Words With OUS
- amphibious19
- contiguous13
- fictitious15
- horrendous14
- lighthouse17
- outrageous11
- rebellious12
- tremendous13
10 Letter Words With OUS Defined
- amphibiousAdjective · 19 points
- relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water
- courageousAdjective · 13 points
- not deterred by danger or pain; brave
- harmoniousAdjective · 15 points
- tuneful; not discordant
- lighthouseNoun · 17 points
- a tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea
- precariousAdjective · 14 points
- not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
- suspiciousAdjective · 14 points
- having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something
10 Letter Words With OUS: Questions
How many ten letter words containing OUS are there?
There are 45 ten letter words containing OUS in our dictionary, and 45 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words containing OUS?
RENDEZVOUS is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words containing OUS?
AMPHIBIOUS, HARMONIOUS, PRECARIOUS are among the most familiar ten letter words containing OUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words containing OUS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.