OSTIOLE
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of OSTIOLE
A small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores.
A similar hole or opening in plants, such as the opening of the involuted fig inflorescence through which fig wasps enter to pollinate and breed.
Word Details
Is OSTIOLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OSTIOLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OSTIOLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for OSTIOLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | s | t | i | o | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OSTIOLE
100 words from the letters in OSTIOLE
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How to Use OSTIOLE in Word Games
OSTIOLE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OSTIOLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OSTIOLE to find 100 additional valid words.