How many points is TORTOISE worth in Scrabble?

TORTOISE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TORTOISE?

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

Can you add a letter to TORTOISE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TORTOISE

8 pts

TORTOISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. TORTOISE means "any of an order of reptiles having the body enclosed in a bony shell".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

any of an order of reptiles having the body enclosed in a bony shell

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

Back hooks

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

TORTOISES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

TORTOISES9 pts

Letter Values

= 8

TORTOISE Scrabble FAQ

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