Orthicon
Yes, orthicon is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
What does orthicon mean?
noun
- a now obsolete picture pickup tube in a television camera; electrons emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light are focused onto the target causing secondary emission of electrons
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 13 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of orthicon
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ORTHICON.
Words you can make from orthicon
Frequently asked questions
Is orthicon a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Orthicon is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is orthicon worth in Scrabble?
Orthicon is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does orthicon mean?
Orthicon means: a now obsolete picture pickup tube in a television camera; electrons emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light are focused onto the target causing secondary emission of electrons.