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OCTOTHORP

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of OCTOTHORP

noun

The hash or square symbol (#), used mainly in telephony and computing.

Synonyms of OCTOTHORP

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is OCTOTHORP a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: OCTOTHORP uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OCTOTHORP

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

Letter octothorp Total
Scrabble 131114113 16
WWF 141113114 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OCTOTHORP

94 words from the letters in OCTOTHORP

How to Use OCTOTHORP in Word Games

OCTOTHORP is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OCTOTHORP to find 94 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OCTOTHORP

What does OCTOTHORP mean?
OCTOTHORP is a noun. The hash or square symbol (#), used mainly in telephony and computing.
Is OCTOTHORP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OCTOTHORP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OCTOTHORP worth in Scrabble?
OCTOTHORP is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OCTOTHORP?
You can make 94 words from the letters in OCTOTHORP. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OCTOTHORP?
Synonyms of OCTOTHORP include: hash, hashtag, noughts and crosses, number sign, octothorn, pound sign. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.