Definition of ORYX
ORYX is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
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.