COALS
/kɔʊlz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of COALS
A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.
"Put some coal on the fire."
A piece of coal used for burning (this use is less common in American English)
"Put some coals on the fire."
A type of coal, such as bituminous, anthracite, or lignite, and grades and varieties thereof.
To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).
To supply with coal.
"to coal a steamer"
To be converted to charcoal.
Examples of COALS in a Sentence
- "Put some coal on the fire."
- "Put some coals on the fire."
- "to coal a steamer"
Word Details
Is COALS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COALS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COALS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COALS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | a | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COALS
32 words from the letters in COALS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use COALS in Word Games
COALS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, COALS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COALS to find 32 additional valid words.