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Orphan

Yes, orphan is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does orphan mean?

noun

  1. a child who has lost both parents
  2. someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision
  3. the first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column

verb

  1. deprive of parents

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of orphan

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ORPHAN.

Words you can make from orphan

Unscramble ORPHAN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is orphan a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Orphan is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is orphan worth in Scrabble?

Orphan is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does orphan mean?

Orphan means: a child who has lost both parents.