TORTOISESHELLS
14 letters · 4 syllables · noun
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O
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R
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T
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O
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I
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E
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S
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H
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E
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L
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S
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Definition of TORTOISESHELLS
noun
The horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc.
noun
The hawksbill turtle.
noun
A domestic cat (or a rabbit, guinea-pig, etc.) whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings.
Word Details
Letters
14
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points
Is TORTOISESHELLS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORTOISESHELLS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: TORTOISESHELLS uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TORTOISESHELLS
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 | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORTOISESHELLS
100 words from the letters in TORTOISESHELLS
13-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
rellishes
12/13
UK
horseless
12/12
USUKWWF
shoreless
12/12
UK
helotries
12/12
USUKWWF
hoteliers
12/12
USUKWWF
hosteller
12/13
USUKWWF
shelliest
12/13
USUKWWF
lithosols
12/13
USUKWWF
shrillest
12/13
USUKWWF
heterosis
12/11
USUKWWF
isotheres
12/11
USUKWWF
theorises
12/11
USUKWWF
hostelers
12/12
USUKWWF
sloshiest
12/12
USUKWWF
shirtless
12/12
USUKWWF
toothless
12/12
USUKWWF
etherists
12/11
UK
theorists
12/11
USUKWWF
throstles
12/12
USUKWWF
trothless
12/12
UK
shortlist
12/12
USUKWWF
orseilles
9/11
UK
trellises
9/11
USUKWWF
sollerets
9/11
USUKWWF
oestriols
9/10
USUKWWF
ostleress
9/10
UK
rillettes
9/11
USUKWWF
lotteries
9/10
USUKWWF
rototills
9/11
USUKWWF
stellites
9/11
UK
titleless
9/11
UK
isolettes
9/10
UK
tortoises
9/9
USUKWWF
tressiest
9/9
USUKWWF
tristesse
9/9
UK
8-letter words
oilholes
11/12
USUKWWF
helleris
11/12
UK
helliers
11/12
UK
shellier
11/12
USUKWWF
holeless
11/12
USUKWWF
heirless
11/11
USUKWWF
relishes
11/11
USUKWWF
shellers
11/12
USUKWWF
heroises
11/10
UK
sloshier
11/11
USUKWWF
shoeless
11/11
USUKWWF
slooshes
11/11
UK
hotelier
11/11
USUKWWF
theelols
11/12
USUKWWF
lithosol
11/12
USUKWWF
thillers
11/12
UK
isothere
11/10
USUKWWF
theories
11/10
USUKWWF
theorise
11/10
USUKWWF
hosteler
11/11
USUKWWF
shelties
11/11
USUKWWF
hiltless
11/12
USUKWWF
hostiles
11/11
USUKWWF
toeshoes
11/10
USUKWWF
stooshie
11/10
UK
heisters
11/10
USUKWWF
shelters
11/11
USUKWWF
slithers
11/11
USUKWWF
hoisters
11/10
USUKWWF
horsiest
11/10
USUKWWF
shorties
11/10
USUKWWF
holsters
11/11
USUKWWF
hostlers
11/11
USUKWWF
orthoses
11/10
USUKWWF
reshoots
11/10
USUKWWF
sheroots
11/10
USUKWWF
shooters
11/10
USUKWWF
soothers
11/10
USUKWWF
orthosis
11/10
USUKWWF
esthesis
11/10
USUKWWF
hessites
11/10
USUKWWF
shitless
11/11
UK
toothier
11/10
USUKWWF
hootiest
11/10
USUKWWF
otoliths
11/11
USUKWWF
etherist
11/10
UK
theorist
11/10
USUKWWF
thorites
11/10
USUKWWF
throstle
11/11
USUKWWF
shtetels
11/11
USUKWWF
thistles
11/11
USUKWWF
soothest
11/10
USUKWWF
shootist
11/10
UK
shortest
11/10
USUKWWF
orseille
8/10
UK
leislers
8/10
UK
loreless
8/10
UK
roselles
8/10
USUKWWF
How to Use TORTOISESHELLS in Word Games
TORTOISESHELLS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TORTOISESHELLS to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TORTOISESHELLS
What does TORTOISESHELLS mean?
TORTOISESHELLS is a noun. The horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc.
Is TORTOISESHELLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TORTOISESHELLS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TORTOISESHELLS worth in Scrabble?
TORTOISESHELLS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 14-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from TORTOISESHELLS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TORTOISESHELLS. The longest sub-words are 13 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TORTOISESHELLS?
Synonyms of TORTOISESHELLS include: tort, tortie. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.