ORCINOL
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ORCINOL
A natural phenolic organic compound that occurs in many species of lichen, used in the production of orcein and as a reagent in some chemical tests for pentoses.
Word Details
Is ORCINOL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORCINOL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ORCINOL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for ORCINOL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | c | i | n | o | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORCINOL
72 words from the letters in ORCINOL
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How to Use ORCINOL in Word Games
ORCINOL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ORCINOL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ORCINOL to find 72 additional valid words.