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Is ORCHID a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ORCHID is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ORCHID mean?

  1. noun

    any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

O (1) + R (1) + C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + D (2) = 12 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 ORCHID

Single letters that turn ORCHID 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

Anagrams of ORCHID

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ORCHID

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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