Word: ORB
โ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 R 1 B 3
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ษหrb/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 5 pts
WWF Score 6 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile B (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of ORB
noun
- A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star
- One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions
- A circle; especially, a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit
verb
- To form into an orb or circle.
- To become round like an orb.
- To encircle; to surround; to enclose.
noun
- A blank window or panel.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "orb" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "orb" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ORB a valid Scrabble word? โผ
ORB is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ORB worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, ORB is worth 5 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 6 points.
How many syllables are in ORB? โผ
There is 1 syllable in ORB.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ORB:
- # the orb effect
- # master of orb
- # playing with orb
- # in terms of orb
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of ORB:
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