ORBIT
/ˈɔː(ɹ)bɪt/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ORBIT
noun
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A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
"The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete."
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A sphere of influence; an area of control.
"In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union."
verb
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To circle or revolve around another object.
"The Earth orbits the Sun."
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To move around the general vicinity of something.
"The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets."
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About the word ORBIT
Is "ORBIT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ORBIT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ORBIT" worth?
In Scrabble, "ORBIT" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ORBIT" mean?
A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
Does "ORBIT" have any anagrams?
No, "ORBIT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.