OCHRE
/ˈəʊkə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of OCHRE
An earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide
A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour
The stop codon sequence "UAA."
To cover or tint with ochre.
Having a yellow-orange colour.
Referring to cultures that covered their dead with ochre.
The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.
The flowering mallow plant Abelmoschus esculentus itself, now commonly grown in the tropics and warmer parts of the temperate zones.
Word Details
Is OCHRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OCHRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OCHRE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OCHRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | c | h | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OCHRE
31 words from the letters in OCHRE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use OCHRE in Word Games
OCHRE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, OCHRE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OCHRE to find 31 additional valid words.