Definition of ORYX
Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns.
Word Details
Is ORYX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORYX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ORYX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ORYX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | y | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORYX
5 words from the letters in ORYX
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ORYX in Word Games
ORYX is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ORYX 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 ORYX to find 5 additional valid words.