How many points is OCTAVE worth in Scrabble?

OCTAVE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OCTAVE?

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

Can you add a letter to OCTAVE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OCTAVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OCTAVE

11 pts

OCTAVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. OCTAVE means "(interval between the first and) eighth note of a scale".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɒkteɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkteɪv/

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noun

An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.
Example: The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave.
The pitch an octave higher than a given pitch.
Example: The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave.
A coupler on an organ which allows the organist to sound the note an octave above the note of the key pressed (cf sub-octave)

adjective

Consisting of eight; eight in number.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(interval between the first and) eighth note of a scale

In a sentence: "The octave is noted."

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Back hooks

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OCTAVES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

OCTAVE Scrabble FAQ

Is OCTAVE a Scrabble word?: OCTAVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does OCTAVE mean?: (interval between the first and) eighth note of a scale
How do you use OCTAVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The octave is noted."
How many points is OCTAVE worth in Scrabble?: OCTAVE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OCTAVE?: OCTAVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OCTAVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OCTAVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.