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Is LEPIDOPTERAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LEPIDOPTERAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEPIDOPTERAN mean?

  1. noun

    insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
21
Letters
12

L (1) + E (1) + P (3) + I (1) + D (2) + O (1) + P (3) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LEPIDOPTERAN

Single letters that turn LEPIDOPTERAN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from LEPIDOPTERAN

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