With OUS
247 words, 27 of them common · highest scoring is azymous at 21 points
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About 7 Letter Words With OUS
There are 247 seven letter words containing OUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is azymous at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 27 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ANXIOUS, DEVIOUS, OBVIOUS 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.
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7 Letter Words With OUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 7 Letter Words With OUS
- azymous21
- azygous20
- zamouse18
- zincous18
- chymous17
- aqueous16
- acajous16
- azotous16
Common 7 Letter Words With OUS
- anxious14
- arousal7
- copious11
- dubious10
- heinous10
- jealous14
- pompous13
- tedious8
7 Letter Words With OUS Defined
- anxiousAdjective · 14 points
- feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
- arousedAdjective · 8 points
- sexually excited
- deviousAdjective · 11 points
- showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
- heinousAdjective · 10 points
- (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked
- obviousAdjective · 12 points
- easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent
- spousesNoun · 9 points
- a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner
7 Letter Words With OUS: Questions
How many seven letter words containing OUS are there?
There are 247 seven letter words containing OUS in our dictionary, and 27 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among seven letter words containing OUS?
AZYMOUS is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common seven letter words containing OUS?
ANXIOUS, DEVIOUS, OBVIOUS are among the most familiar seven letter words containing OUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these seven 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.