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

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ORTHOPTERA

15 pts

ORTHOPTERA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. ORTHOPTERA is a noun form of orthopteron. ORTHOPTERON means "any member of the Orthoptera order of insects".

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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ORTHOPTERA is a noun form of orthopteron. ORTHOPTERON means "any member of the Orthoptera order of insects".

In a sentence: "The orthoptera is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ORTHOPTERON16 pts

Back hooks

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

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does ORTHOPTERA mean?: ORTHOPTERA is a noun form of orthopteron. ORTHOPTERON means "any member of the Orthoptera order of insects".
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORTHOPTERAN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.