How many points is ORIENTAL worth in Scrabble?

ORIENTAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ORIENTAL?

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

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

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8 pts

ORIENTAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ORIENTAL means "eastern".

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

eastern

In a sentence: "It is oriental."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ORIENTAL. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after ORIENTAL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is ORIENTAL a Scrabble word?: ORIENTAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ORIENTAL mean?: eastern
How do you use ORIENTAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is oriental."
How many points is ORIENTAL worth in Scrabble?: ORIENTAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ORIENTAL?: ORIENTAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ORIENTAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORIENTALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.