Is ORRIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORRIS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ORRIS mean?
- noun
German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
- noun
fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
5
Letters
O (1) + R (1) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) = 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 ORRIS
Single letters that turn ORRIS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from ORRIS
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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