How many points is UNORTHODOX worth in Scrabble?

UNORTHODOX is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNORTHODOX?

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

Can you add a letter to UNORTHODOX?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNORTHODOXY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UNORTHODOX

21 pts

UNORTHODOX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. UNORTHODOX is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/

adjective

Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

Synonyms: heretical, heterodox, inorthodox

Antonyms: orthodox

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UNORTHODOX is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The unorthodox is noted."

Share UNORTHODOX

Check the Scrabble meaning of UNORTHODOX. It scores 21 points.

Word forms

UNORTHODOXES23 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after UNORTHODOX. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

UNORTHODOXY25 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

UNORTHODOX Scrabble FAQ

Is UNORTHODOX a Scrabble word?: UNORTHODOX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does UNORTHODOX mean?: UNORTHODOX is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use UNORTHODOX in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The unorthodox is noted."
How many points is UNORTHODOX worth in Scrabble?: UNORTHODOX is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNORTHODOX?: UNORTHODOX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNORTHODOX?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNORTHODOXY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.