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Is ORTHODOX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ORTHODOX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ORTHODOX mean?

  1. adjective

    of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

    “Orthodox Judaism”

  2. adjective

    adhering to what is commonly accepted

    “an orthodox view of the world”

  3. adjective

    of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

8

Letters

O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + D (2) + O (1) + X (8) = 19 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 ORTHODOX

Single letters that turn ORTHODOX 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 ORTHODOX

The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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