With IOUS
6 words · highest scoring is previous at 13 points
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About 8 Letter Words With IOUS
There are 6 eight letter words containing IOUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is previous at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CAUTIOUS, GRACIOUS, PREVIOUS 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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8 Letter Words With IOUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With IOUS
- previous13
- precious12
- spacious12
- gracious11
- cautious10
- glorious9
Common 8 Letter Words With IOUS
- cautious10
- glorious9
- gracious11
- precious12
- previous13
- spacious12
8 Letter Words With IOUS Defined
- cautiousAdjective · 10 points
- (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
- gloriousAdjective · 9 points
- having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration
- graciousAdjective · 11 points
- courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status
- preciousAdjective · 12 points
- of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
- previousAdjective · 13 points
- existing or occurring before in time or order
- spaciousAdjective · 12 points
- (especially of a room or building) having ample space
8 Letter Words With IOUS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing IOUS are there?
There are 6 eight letter words containing IOUS in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing IOUS?
PREVIOUS is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing IOUS?
CAUTIOUS, GRACIOUS, PREVIOUS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing IOUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing IOUS 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.