Is UNORTHODOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UNORTHODOX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does UNORTHODOX mean?
- adjective
independent in behavior or thought
“she led a somewhat irregular private life”
- adjective
breaking with convention or tradition
“an unorthodox lifestyle”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
21
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
10
Letters
U (1) + N (1) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + D (2) + O (1) + X (8) = 21 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 UNORTHODOX
Single letters that turn UNORTHODOX 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 UNORTHODOX
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- orthodox19
- doux12
- roux11
- dox11
- drouth10
- hotrod10
- unhood10
- oxo10
- tux10
- honour9
- thoron9
- hound9
- hundo9
- ox9
- xu9
- orotund8
- outdoor8
- honor8
- north8
- ortho8
- routh8
- thorn8
- thoro8
- doth8
- hood8
- thud8
- rotund7
- untrod7
- hoot7
- horn7
- hour7
- hunt7
- hurt7
- ruth7
- thou7
- thro7
- thru7
- doh7
- duh7
- hod7
- unroot6
- donor6
- donut6
- odour6
- outdo6
- rondo6
- round6
- tondo6
- hon6
- hoo6
- hot6
- hun6
- hut6
- noh6
- nth6
- oho6
- ooh6
- rho6
- tho6
- outro5
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