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ORB
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Definition

Pronunciation: //ɔɹb//

noun

  • (architecture) A structural motif or finial in the shape of a sphere
  • (rare) The time period of an orbit
    "Know none before us, self-begot, self-rais'd / By our own quick'ning power, when fatal course / Had circl'd his full Orbe, the birth mature / Of this our native Heav'n, Ethereal Sons."
  • (poetic) The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity
    "A drop serene hath quenched their orbs."
  • (poetic) Any revolving circular body, such as a wheel
    "The orbs Of his fierce chariot rolled."

verb

  • (poetic, transitive) To form into an orb or circle.
    "Let each His adamantine coat gird well, and each Fit well his helm, gripe fast his orbed shield"
  • (poetic, intransitive) To become round like an orb.
  • (poetic, transitive) To encircle; to surround; to enclose.
    "The wheels were orbed with gold."

noun

  • (architecture) A blank window or panel.
    "small blank windows or panels, for in later times such panels were called orbs, blind windows"

noun

  • (software engineering) Initialism of object request broker.
  • (historical, military) Initialism of operations record book (used by RAF).

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
3 letters
Scrabble Points
5 points
Words With Friends Points
6 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
Yes
Wordle
No
Words With Friends
Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'ORB'?

The word ORB is worth 5 points in Scrabble.

O1
R1
B3

Total: 5 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ORB'?

The word ORB is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.

O1
R1
B4

Total: 6 points

How many letters is the word 'ORB'?

The word ORB has 3 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

  • B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
  • H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
  • L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
  • V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
  • J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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