TORTOISESHELL
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/
13 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of TORTOISESHELL
The horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc.
The hawksbill turtle.
A domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings.
Made of the covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.
Having markings resembling covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle.
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Is TORTOISESHELL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORTOISESHELL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TORTOISESHELL uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TORTOISESHELL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | r | t | o | i | s | e | s | h | e | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORTOISESHELL
100 words from the letters in TORTOISESHELL
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How to Use TORTOISESHELL in Word Games
TORTOISESHELL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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