CATALPA
/kəˈtælpə/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CATALPA
Any tree of the genus Catalpa, in the family Bignoniaceae. The two North American species, the southern catalpa, Catalpa bignonioides, and the northern catalpa, Catalpa speciosa — along with the yellow catalpa, Catalpa ovata, from China — are often planted as ornamentals because of their showy flowers and decorative bean pods, though others regard the bean pods as a nuisance.
Word Details
Is CATALPA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CATALPA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CATALPA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for CATALPA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | t | a | l | p | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATALPA
44 words from the letters in CATALPA
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How to Use CATALPA in Word Games
CATALPA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CATALPA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CATALPA to find 44 additional valid words.