ORB
/ɔː(ɹ)b/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of ORB
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
To form into an orb or circle.
To become round like an orb.
To encircle; to surround; to enclose.
A blank window or panel.
Word Details
Is ORB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ORB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ORB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORB
4 words from the letters in ORB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ORB in Word Games
ORB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ORB is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ORB to find 4 additional valid words.