How many points is OOTHECA worth in Scrabble?

OOTHECA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OOTHECA?

OOTHECA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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OOTHECA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OOTHECA means "an egg case of certain insects".

/əʊəˈθiːkə/

An egg case of any of the orthopteroid insects (such as cockroaches and mantids).

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an egg case of certain insects

In a sentence: "The ootheca is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OOTHECA. It scores 12 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in OOTHECA, without blank tiles.

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Is OOTHECA a Scrabble word?: OOTHECA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OOTHECA mean?: an egg case of certain insects
How do you use OOTHECA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ootheca is noted."
How many points is OOTHECA worth in Scrabble?: OOTHECA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OOTHECA?: OOTHECA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).