How many points is OCTOTHORPS worth in Scrabble?

OCTOTHORPS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OCTOTHORPS?

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

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OCTOTHORPS

17 pts

OCTOTHORPS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. OCTOTHORPS is a noun form of octothorp. OCTOTHORP means "type of symbol in printing".

Meaning & examples

noun

The hash or square symbol (#), used mainly in telephony and computing.

Synonyms: hash, hashtag, noughts and crosses, number sign, octothorn, pound sign, tic-tac-toe

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OCTOTHORPS is a noun form of octothorp. OCTOTHORP means "type of symbol in printing".

In a sentence: "The octothorps is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of OCTOTHORPS. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OCTOTHORP16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

OCTOTHORPS Scrabble FAQ

Is OCTOTHORPS a Scrabble word?: OCTOTHORPS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does OCTOTHORPS mean?: OCTOTHORPS is a noun form of octothorp. OCTOTHORP means "type of symbol in printing".
How do you use OCTOTHORPS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The octothorps is noted."
How many points is OCTOTHORPS worth in Scrabble?: OCTOTHORPS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OCTOTHORPS?: OCTOTHORPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).