Updated June 2026
a praying figure with arms raised in early Christian art
“The orans was depicted on the catacomb walls.”
"Orans" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Orans" is worth 5 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “orans” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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