MERETRICIOUS — 12 letter word
meretricious
The word meretricious has 12 letters: M, E, R, E, T, R, I, C, I, O, U, S. It contains 6 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "based on pretense".
12 letter word "meretricious": M E R E T R I C I O U S — adjective
Scrabble score: 16 Words With Friends: 19
Letter Analysis of meretricious
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
6 vowels, 6 consonants, 9 unique letters
Definition of meretricious
adjective
- based on pretense Synonyms: gilded
- tastelessly showy Synonyms: loud
- like or relating to a prostitute "meretricious relationships"