Oryx
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large African antelope with a pale coat and long, nearly straight, upright horns, well adapted to arid environments.
“The oryx stood motionless in the heat haze of the Saharan plain.”
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or·yx
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Contains both Y and X, two of the rarest Wordle letters, starts with OR which is a helpful hint.
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Worth 14 points thanks to X (8) and Y (4), one of the highest-scoring four-letter words available.
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