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Is ORTHODONTIC a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ORTHODONTIC mean?

  1. adjective

    of or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics

    “orthodontic braces”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + D (2) + O (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) = 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 ORTHODONTIC

Single letters that turn ORTHODONTIC 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 ORTHODONTIC

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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