How many points is ORTHOPTER worth in Scrabble?

ORTHOPTER is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ORTHOPTER?

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

Can you add a letter to ORTHOPTER?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORTHOPTERA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ORTHOPTER

14 pts

ORTHOPTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. ORTHOPTER is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

An aircraft that generates lift through the flapping of its wings.

noun

Any insect of the order Orthoptera

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ORTHOPTER is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The orthopter is noted."

Share ORTHOPTER

Check the Scrabble meaning of ORTHOPTER. It scores 14 points.

Word forms

ORTHOPTERS15 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after ORTHOPTER. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

ORTHOPTERA15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

ORTHOPTER Scrabble FAQ

Is ORTHOPTER a Scrabble word?: ORTHOPTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does ORTHOPTER mean?: ORTHOPTER is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use ORTHOPTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The orthopter is noted."
How many points is ORTHOPTER worth in Scrabble?: ORTHOPTER is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ORTHOPTER?: ORTHOPTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ORTHOPTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORTHOPTERA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.