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   Cre·tin·ous

   /ˈkrētənəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. foolish or stupid. informal, derogatory
   • 2. having had mental and physical development impaired by a deficiency of thyroid hormone in fetal or early life. dated

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from cretin + -ous.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • C

     3

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • O

     1

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

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