Scrabble Dictionary

Use our scrabble dictionary lookup to check if your word can be played in scrabble.

Yes, ostrich is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Ostrich" Definition

noun

A large, swift-running flightless bird (Struthio camelus) of Africa, characterized by a long bare neck, small head, and two-toed feet. It is the largest living bird.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

A rhea.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

One who tries to avoid disagreeable situations by refusing to face them.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Leather made from ostrich skin.

Source: Merriam-Webster

One who attempts to avoid danger or difficulty by refusing to face it.

Source: Merriam-Webster

We love the game of Scrabble®, which is why we created Free Scrabble Dictionary - a simple lookup tool to check if the word you want to play is valid in the game of Scrabble®. At the top of every page, you can enter your word and click "Search Dictionary." We'll let you know whether your word is playable and provide a few definitions as well.