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Is ORB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ORB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ORB mean?

  1. noun

    the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

  2. noun

    an object with a spherical shape

    “a ball of fire”

  3. verb

    move in an orbit

    “The moon orbits around the Earth”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

O (1) + R (1) + B (3) = 5 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ORB

Single letters that turn ORB into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks2

Back hooks2

Anagrams of ORB

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ORB

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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