Is ORBITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORBITS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ORBITS mean?
Orbits is a form of ORBIT.
- noun
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
“he plotted the orbit of the moon”
- verb
move in an orbit
“The moon orbits around the Earth”
- noun
a particular environment or walk of life
“his social sphere is limited”
- noun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
“a piano has a greater range than the human voice”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
6
Letters
O (1) + R (1) + B (3) + I (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 8 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 ORBITS
ORBITS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ORBITS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ORBITS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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