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ORCA

/ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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

Definition of ORCA

noun

A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.

Synonyms of ORCA

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is ORCA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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

Letter Values for ORCA

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

Letter orca Total
Scrabble 1131 6
WWF 1141 7

Anagrams of ORCA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use ORCA in Word Games

ORCA is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ORCA is only 4 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 ORCA to find 11 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ORCA

What does ORCA mean?
ORCA is a noun. A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.
Is ORCA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORCA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORCA worth in Scrabble?
ORCA is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORCA?
You can make 11 words from the letters in ORCA. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ORCA?
Synonyms of ORCA include: blackfish, grampus, killer whale. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ORCA?
The anagrams of ORCA (words using the exact same letters) are: ARCO. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.