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ORC

/ɔːk/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun

O 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4

Definition of ORC

noun

Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.

noun

A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.

noun

A porcine humanoid monster larger than humans, sometimes pink. (found in Japanese pop-culture and called "orc" when imported to the West)

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is ORC a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ORC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like ORC are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ORC

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter orc Total
Scrabble 113 5
WWF 114 6

Anagrams of ORC

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORC

3 words from the letters in ORC

How to Use ORC in Word Games

ORC is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ORC 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 ORC to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ORC

What does ORC mean?
ORC is a noun. Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
Is ORC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORC worth in Scrabble?
ORC is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from ORC?
You can make 3 words from the letters in ORC. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ORC?
The anagrams of ORC (words using the exact same letters) are: COR, ROC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.