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OCTAVES

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of OCTAVES

noun

An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.

"The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave."

noun

The pitch an octave higher than a given pitch.

"The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave."

noun

A coupler on an organ which allows the organist to sound the note an octave above the note of the key pressed (cf sub-octave)

Examples of OCTAVES in a Sentence

  • "The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave."
  • "The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is OCTAVES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OCTAVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OCTAVES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for OCTAVES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter octaves Total
Scrabble 1311411 12
WWF 1411511 14

Anagrams of OCTAVES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OCTAVES

100 words from the letters in OCTAVES

How to Use OCTAVES in Word Games

OCTAVES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since OCTAVES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OCTAVES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OCTAVES

What does OCTAVES mean?
OCTAVES is a noun. An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.
Is OCTAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OCTAVES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OCTAVES worth in Scrabble?
OCTAVES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OCTAVES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OCTAVES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of OCTAVES?
The anagrams of OCTAVES (words using the exact same letters) are: AVOCETS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.