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Tortoise

Yes, tortoise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does tortoise mean?

noun

  1. usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of tortoise

  • rootiest

Words you can make from tortoise

Unscramble TORTOISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tortoise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tortoise 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 tortoise worth in Scrabble?

Tortoise is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tortoise mean?

Tortoise means: usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica.