How many points is VORTEX worth in Scrabble?

VORTEX is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VORTEX?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

VORTEX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. VORTEX means "a whirling mass of fluid".

/ˈvɔɹtɛks/

Pronunciation

Pronunciation: /ˈvɔɹtɛks/

A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
Example: 2004: the consumer vortex that is East Hampton — The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.38
Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a whirling mass of fluid

In a sentence: "The vortex is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of VORTEX. It scores 16 points.

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Is VORTEX a Scrabble word?: VORTEX is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does VORTEX mean?: a whirling mass of fluid
How do you use VORTEX in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The vortex is noted."
How many points is VORTEX worth in Scrabble?: VORTEX is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VORTEX?: VORTEX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).