TURTLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TURTLES
Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
(specifically) A marine reptile of that order.
An Ancient Roman attack method, where the shields held by the soldiers hide them, not only left, right, front and back, but also from above.
To flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down.
To turn and swim upside down.
To hunt turtles, especially in the water.
A turtle dove.
Word Details
Is TURTLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TURTLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TURTLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for TURTLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | r | t | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TURTLES
100 words from the letters in TURTLES
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How to Use TURTLES in Word Games
TURTLES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TURTLES 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 TURTLES to find 100 additional valid words.