How many points is ORCHESTRA worth in Scrabble?

ORCHESTRA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ORCHESTRA?

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

Can you add a letter to ORCHESTRA?

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

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ORCHESTRA

14 pts

ORCHESTRA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. ORCHESTRA means "large group of musicians, esp playing a variety of instruments".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːkəstɹə/

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noun

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

large group of musicians, esp playing a variety of instruments

In a sentence: "The orchestra is noted."

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Letter Values

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ORCHESTRA Scrabble FAQ

Is ORCHESTRA a Scrabble word?: ORCHESTRA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does ORCHESTRA mean?: large group of musicians, esp playing a variety of instruments
How do you use ORCHESTRA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The orchestra is noted."
How many points is ORCHESTRA worth in Scrabble?: ORCHESTRA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ORCHESTRA?: ORCHESTRA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ORCHESTRA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORCHESTRAL, ORCHESTRAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.