How many points is ORTHOPTERA worth in Scrabble?

ORTHOPTERA is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ORTHOPTERA?

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

Can you add a letter to ORTHOPTERA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ORTHOPTERA

15 pts

ORTHOPTERA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. ORTHOPTERA is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

Any of very many four-winged insects, of the order Orthoptera, such as grasshoppers, crickets and locusts

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The orthoptera is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ORTHOPTERA. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

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

ORTHOPTERAN16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

ORTHOPTERA Scrabble FAQ

Is ORTHOPTERA a Scrabble word?: ORTHOPTERA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does ORTHOPTERA mean?: ORTHOPTERA is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use ORTHOPTERA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The orthoptera is noted."
How many points is ORTHOPTERA worth in Scrabble?: ORTHOPTERA is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ORTHOPTERA?: ORTHOPTERA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ORTHOPTERA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORTHOPTERAN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.