ORIENT
/ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/
6 letters · 2 syllables · proper noun, noun, verb, adjective
Definition of ORIENT
Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).
The countries east of the Mediterranean.
A city and town in Illinois.
A city and town in Iowa.
A town in Maine.
The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.
(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.
Examples of ORIENT in a Sentence
- "The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."
Word Details
Is ORIENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORIENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ORIENT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ORIENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | i | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORIENT
86 words from the letters in ORIENT
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How to Use ORIENT in Word Games
ORIENT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ORIENT 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 ORIENT to find 86 additional valid words.