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ORCINOL

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

O 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
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Definition of ORCINOL

noun

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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is ORCINOL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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 orcinol Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 1141212 12

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About ORCINOL

What does ORCINOL mean?
ORCINOL is a noun. 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.
Is ORCINOL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORCINOL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORCINOL worth in Scrabble?
ORCINOL is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORCINOL?
You can make 72 words from the letters in ORCINOL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.