ORLES
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ORLES
A bordure that runs around the outline of a shield without touching the edge
"1819, In his hand he bore that singular “abacus”, or staff of office, with which Templars are usually represented, having at the upper end a round plate, on which was engraved the cross of the Order, inscribed within a circle or orle, as heralds term it. — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe"
The wreath, or chaplet, surmounting or encircling the helmet of a knight and bearing the crest; a torse
A fillet under the ovolo of a capital
Examples of ORLES in a Sentence
- "1819, In his hand he bore that singular “abacus”, or staff of office, with which Templars are usually represented, having at the upper end a round plate, on which was engraved the cross of the Order, inscribed within a circle or orle, as heralds term it. — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe"
Word Details
Is ORLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ORLES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ORLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of ORLES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORLES
50 words from the letters in ORLES
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How to Use ORLES in Word Games
ORLES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ORLES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
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